Aditya I facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aditya I |
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| Rajakesari, Thondainadu kondaruliya | |
Chola Territories c. 905 CE
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| Reign | 871–907 CE |
| Predecessor | Vijayalaya Chola |
| Successor | Parantaka I |
| Born | Unknown Thanjavur |
| Died | 907 CE |
| Queen | Tribhuvanamadeviyar Ilangon Pichchi |
| Issue | Parantaka Chola I Kannara Devan |
| Father | Vijayalaya Chola |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Aditya Chola I (Tamil: ஆதித்த சோழன்) was a powerful king of the Chola dynasty in ancient India. He ruled from about 871 to 907 CE. He was the son of Vijayalaya Chola, who started the Chola kingdom.
Aditya I is famous for making the Chola kingdom much bigger and stronger. He is seen as the founder of the great Imperial Chola Empire. He achieved this by conquering the Pallavas and taking over the Western Ganga Kingdom. After Aditya Chola I, his oldest son, Parantaka Chola I, became king.
Friends with the Chera Kingdom
During King Aditya I's time, the Chola kingdom had a good relationship with the Chera kingdom. The Cheras were another important ruling family in South India.
Chera King Sthanu Ravi
The Chera king at that time was Sthanu Ravi. He worked together with the Chola king Rajakesari Varma. They joined forces for a military campaign in the Kongu region, which is in central Tamil Nadu. Historians believe that King Rajakesari Varma was either Aditya I or Srikantha Chola.
Royal Marriages
The friendly ties between the two kingdoms continued. Aditya I's son, Parantaka I, later married a Chera princess. Her name was Kizhan Adikal. This marriage helped to strengthen the bond between the Cholas and the Cheras.
