Mahipala - Campaign of Rajendra Chola

Campaign of Rajendra Chola

The Chola inscription (Tirumulai inscription), which records Rajendra Chola's invasion of Bengal some time in between 1021 and 1024 CE, throws further light on the condition of Bengal. The inscription records that after conquering Orissa the Chola general seized Dandabhukti after having destroyed Dharmapala (possibly belonging to the Kamboja line) and reached southern Radha where he met Ranashura. Then the army reached Vangaladesha, where the 'rains never ceased'. Although Mahipala was defeated by Rajendra Chola in battle, he continued to retain his kingdom upon the Chola king had return home.

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