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The Chola Empire of the South emerged in the:

  1. A
    9 th century BC
  2. B
    19 th century AD
  3. C
    9 th century AD
  4. D
    17 th century AD

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The Imperial Chola Empire emerged as a major power in Southern India in the middle of the 9th century AD (around 850 AD) under Vijayalaya Chola. Vijayalaya captured Thanjavur by defeating the Muttarayar chieftains and established the foundation of the medieval Chola kingdom, which went on to dominate South India and parts of Southeast Asia.

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The Chola Empire of the South emerged in the:
A
9 th century BC
B
19 th century AD
C
9 th century AD
D
17 th century AD

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