Who is the founder of the Chola Empire ______

A. Parantaka Chola I

B. Arinjaya Chola

C. Vijayalaya Chola

D. Uttama Chola

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The founder of the Chola Empire was Vijayalaya, who was first feudatory of the Pallavas of Kanchi. He captured Tanjore in 850 A.D. He established a temple of goddess Nishumbhasudini (Durga) there. Aditya I succeeded Vijayalaya.