Rajendra Chola III

MedievalEmperorIndia1230 — 1279

Last Chola king, kingdom absorbed by Pandyas.

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Quick Facts

Born

1230

Died

1279

Country

India

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)38

Total Score40.0

Rajendra Chola III — Complete Timeline

1246 AD

Accession as the last Chola emperorPolitical Action◆ Major

Rajendra Chola III ascended the Chola throne during a period of decline. His reign was marked by continuous conflict with the Pandya kingdom and internal rebellions, as Chola power waned.

Chola DynastySuccessionDecline

Impact: regionaltragic

1258 AD

Defeat by Jatavarman Sundara PandyaWar◆ Major

Rajendra Chola III was defeated by the Pandya king Jatavarman Sundara Pandya. The Chola army was routed, and Rajendra was forced to acknowledge Pandya suzerainty, effectively ending Chola independence.

PandyaDefeatSuzerainty

Impact: regionaldestructive

1279 AD

End of the Chola dynastyPolitical Action

Rajendra Chola III died without a clear successor, and the Chola kingdom was fully absorbed by the Pandya empire. This marked the end of the Chola dynasty, which had ruled for over four centuries.

Chola DynastyEnd of DynastyPandya

Impact: regionaltragic