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Important Battles question: Which Chola ruler’s inscriptions claim that he “destroyed the ships at Kandalur Salai”?

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This bilingual Important Battles question tests the exact historical or historical association in “Important Battles question: Which Chola ruler’s inscriptions claim that he “destroyed the ships at Kandalur Salai”?”. The validated answer is Rajaraja I.

ARajendra II
BRajaraja I
CKulottunga III
DVijayalaya
Correct Answer: Rajaraja IYour Answer: B

Explanation

The source-backed, question-specific record explains: Rajaraja I’s inscriptions include the celebrated Kandalur Salai claim. This evidence establishes the historical relationship required in this Important Battles item. Option A gives Rajaraja I and satisfies every condition stated in the question. The remaining choices—Rajendra II, Kulottunga III and Vijayalaya—do not satisfy the complete requirement. Replaying that method for this Important Battles question confirms Rajaraja I without relying on option position.

Important Notes

  • This Important Battles item verifies Rajaraja I as option A for the stated requirement.
  • Read every qualifier in the Important Battles stem before choosing Rajaraja I as the response.
  • Choices Rajendra II, Kulottunga III, Vijayalaya fail the complete Important Battles requirement in this item.
  • Verify the named battle and verified participant or outcome independently to confirm Rajaraja I as the result.

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What is the verified answer to “Important Battles question: Which Chola ruler’s inscriptions claim that he “destroyed the ships at Kandalur Salai”?”?

Rajaraja I, option A.

What should be checked first in this item?

Identify the named battle and the exact qualifier used in the stem.

Why are the other choices unsuitable?

Rajendra II, Kulottunga III, Vijayalaya do not meet the complete historical requirement.

How can the association be verified?

Check the verified participant or outcome and relevant historical record against the source stored with the question.

Why are Important Battles in Indian History significant for competitive exams?

Important Battles in Indian history are asked in UPSC, SSC CGL, Railway, and State PCS exams. Key battles include the First Battle of Panipat (1526), Second Battle of Panipat (1556), Third Battle of Panipat (1761), Battle of Plassey (1757), Battle of Buxar (1764), and Battle of Haldighati (1576). These battles shaped the political and social history of India.

What was the significance of the First Battle of Panipat (1526)?

The First Battle of Panipat (April 21, 1526) was fought between Babur of the Timurid dynasty and Ibrahim Lodi of the Delhi Sultanate. Babur won using superior military tactics including field artillery and flanking maneuvers. This battle ended the Delhi Sultanate and established the Mughal Empire in India. The use of gunpowder and artillery was a game-changer in Indian warfare.

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