CDS 2024 · PYQ · Ancient India / Chola Dynasty · hard
Who among the following Chola kings encouraged the Sailendra ruler of Sri Vijaya to build a Buddhist Vihara in Negapatnam?
A.Parantaka I
B.Rajaraja I✓ Correct
C.Rajendra I
D.Kulottunga I
Explanation
Rajaraja I (985-1014 CE) maintained close commercial and diplomatic relations with the Sailendra kingdom of Sri Vijaya (Sumatra). On the request of the Sailendra ruler Sri Mara Vijayottungavarman, Rajaraja I permitted and encouraged the construction of a Buddhist Vihara at Nagapattinam (Negapatnam). This monastery, later called the Chudamani Vihara, is recorded in the Larger Leiden Plates copper-plate inscription.
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