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Indian History - General Knowledge Questions
Name the Chola ruler who sent an embassy of 72 merchants to China in AD 1077?
A)
Rajendra-I
B)
Rajaraja-II
C)
Kulottunga-I
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Kulottunga-I

In 1077 CE, king Chulien (Chola) Ti-hua-kialo sent an embassy to Chinese court for promoting trade. Sastri identifies this Chola ruler with Kulottunga. This trading venture seems to have ended profitably for the Cholas and they returned with over 81,000 strings of copper cash and many more valuables.

Published On : June 21, 2021
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