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The Rashtrakuta king who conquered the Cholas was:

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Answer options

  1. Rajaraja I
  2. Rajendra
  3. Krishna III
  4. Krishna I

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Krishna III

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Krishna III. Krishna III, a powerful ruler of the Rashtrakuta dynasty, ruled during the mid-10th century CE (c. 939–967 CE). He led several successful military campaigns in South India. Notably, he invaded the Chola territory and defeated Parantaka Chola II, thereby weakening the Chola power temporarily. His campaign reached as far south as Tanjore, the heartland of the Cholas. Krishna III’s victory is recorded in inscriptions such as the Karhad copper plates, and he assumed titles like “Rajadhiraja” and “Akalavarsha” after these conquests.