Ali ibn Abi Talib vs Rajadhiraja Chola I

Ali defeated a coalition led by Aisha, Talha, and Zubayr near Basra. The battle, named after Aisha's camel, was the first major conflict between Muslims. It resulted in the deaths of many prominent Companions and deepened the rift in the community.

Ali ibn Abi Talib became the fourth caliph after Uthman's assassination. His reign was marked by internal conflicts, including the Battle of the Camel and the Battle of Siffin, as he struggled to assert authority over a divided Muslim community.

Ali's forces fought Muawiyah's army at Siffin in Syria. The battle ended in a stalemate when Muawiyah's troops raised copies of the Quran, calling for arbitration. Ali agreed, leading to a split among his supporters and the emergence of the Kharijites.

The arbitration between Ali and Muawiyah at Adhruh resulted in a decision that undermined Ali's claim to the caliphate. The outcome alienated many of Ali's supporters, leading to the Kharijite rebellion and weakening his position.

Ali was assassinated by a Kharijite named Ibn Muljam while praying at the mosque in Kufa. His death ended the Rashidun Caliphate and led to the establishment of the Umayyad dynasty under Muawiyah, cementing the Sunni-Shia split.

Rajadhiraja Chola I was crowned as co-regent alongside his father Rajendra Chola I, a common practice in the Chola dynasty. This ensured a smooth succession and allowed him to gain administrative and military experience before becoming sole ruler.

Rajadhiraja Chola I led several campaigns into the Deccan plateau against the Western Chalukyas, aiming to expand Chola influence northward. These campaigns resulted in temporary gains but failed to achieve lasting territorial conquests.

Rajadhiraja Chola I fought the Battle of Koppam against the Western Chalukya king Someshvara I. The battle was indecisive, with both sides claiming victory, but it marked the beginning of a prolonged conflict between the Cholas and Chalukyas.

Rajadhiraja Chola I was killed while fighting on an elephant at the Battle of Kudal Sangamam against the Western Chalukya king Someshvara I. His death on the battlefield was a rare event for a Chola monarch and led to the accession of his brother Rajendra II.