Chola invasion of Kalinga (1097)

Chola invasion of Kalinga (1097)
Date 1097 C.E. Location Kalinga Result Chola victory
Belligerents
Chola Empire	Kalinga
Commanders and leaders
Kulottunga I karunakara tondaiman	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Large number of civilians killed or enslaved

The first Chola invasion of Kalinga by Kulothunga Chola I in 1097 was intended to avenge the invasion of Vengi by the forces of Kalinga. ^[1] The war resulted in the subjugation of Southern part of Kalinga (between Godavari and Mahendra), ^[2] and successful suppression of the revolts.

Causes

In 1097, the army of Kalinga invaded the Eastern Chalukya kingdom which was then a vassal of the Chola Empire. The troops of Kalinga were supported by the chief of Kolanu near Ellore. A huge army under Vikrama Chola was sent to repulse the invaders. The army was supported by troops under the Pandya viceroy, Parantaka Pandya which then defeated the army which made their revolt unsuccessful.

See also

• Chola invasion of Kalinga (1110)

Notes

1. Sen, Sailendra Nath (1999). Ancient Indian History and Civilization. New Age International. p. 485. ISBN   8122411983.
2. Sharma, R. S. (1957). A Comprehensive History Of India Vol. 4 Part 1.

References

• Sastri, K. A. Nilakanta (2000) [1935]. The Cōlas. Madras: University of Madras. p. 321.