900 CE – 1100 · Chola Empire vs Pandya Kingdom
South Indian dynasties contended for dominance through military campaigns and naval power.
The Chola and Pandya dynasties, major South Indian powers, competed for regional dominance and maritime control. The Cholas, particularly under Rajendra I, expanded naval power and launched maritime expeditions. The Pandyas, based in the far south, maintained independent power and contested Chola hegemony. Naval battles and coastal raids characterized the conflicts.
Chola-Pandya rivalry shaped South Indian political geography and maritime competition. Chola victories established South Indian naval dominance in the Indian Ocean.
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