Battle of Takkolam
Topic: Early Medieval North India: Harsha to the Rajputs · NCERT: Beyond NCERT
Meaning
The Battle of Takkolam was fought in 949 CE near Arakkonam in present-day Tamil Nadu. In this battle, the Rashtrakutas of the Deccan defeated the rising Chola kingdom of the south. The defeat slowed the growth of Chola power for some time. It shows how far south Rashtrakuta power could reach.
Example
The Rashtrakuta king Krishna III defeated the Chola army at Takkolam in 949 CE. Prince Rajaditya, son of the Chola king Parantaka I, was killed in the battle while leading the Chola army.
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