Question

The ancient Chola kingdom existed near the delta of the river
A.Tungabhadra
B.Kaveri
C.Krishna
D.Godavari

Answer 1

Hint: We will discuss the rulers of the chola dynasty and the extent of kingdom.Rajadhiraja Chola was the last great ruler of the Chola dynasty. He maintained the honour and glory of the Chola empire. But he was killed in a battle against the Chalukyas in one thousand fifty four AD. With his death began the downfall of the empire.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss the extent of the kingdom.The southern part of the Indian peninsula situated south of the Krishna river was inhabited by the Dravidians. They had their own language and culture. This region was divided into three kingdoms- Cholas, Pandyas and Cheras. Of these the Cholas and the Pandyas dominated the eastern coast of India, whereas the Cheras were located along the Malabar coast, now part of Kerala.Our knowledge of these three South Indian kingdoms is based on the Ashokan inscriptions and the accounts of Megasthenese.
The Chola Kingdom was situated to the north-east of the territory of the Pandyas between the Pennar and the Velar rivers. Tiger was the emblem of the Cholas.Karikala was a good ruler. He cleared the forests and made a large portion of land fit for cultivation. He also built many tanks and canals. He built the one hundred sixty km embankment along the river Cauvery with the help of twelve thousand labourers he brought from Sri Lanka.
So, the correct answer is Option B.

Note: Chola capital was Uruyur, a place famous for cotton trade. The most famous Chola ruler was Karikala He founded a new capital at the port city of Puhar or Kaveripattinam. Puhar was an important centre of trade.