Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands?
Verified Answer
A. Amoghavarsha (Rashtrakuta)
B. Prataparudra (Kakatiya)
C. Rajendra I (Chola)
D. Vishnuvardhana (Hoysala)
Explanation:
Rajendra I, the Chola emperor, led a famous naval expedition against the Srivijaya kingdom in Southeast Asia in the 11th century, conquering parts of it. The other rulers listed belong to different dynasties and are not known for such campaigns against Srivijaya.