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Who was the first feudatory of Pallavas?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Harshavardhana
  2. Rajendra
  3. Ashoka
  4. Vijayalaya

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Vijayalaya

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Vijayalaya. Vijayalaya Chola, who founded the Imperial Chola dynasty in the 9th century CE, is said to have initially been a feudatory under the Pallavas. He captured Tanjore from the Muttaraiyar chiefs (who themselves were Pallava subordinates) and established Chola independence around 850 CE.