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Rajendra I, the Chola emperor (c. 1014–1044 CE), successfully led a major naval expedition against the Srivijaya kingdom. Srivijaya was a powerful maritime state that controlled significant trade routes across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, and surrounding islands. This campaign, launched by Rajendra I, demonstrated the advanced naval capabilities of the Chola Empire and aimed to secure control over Southeast Asian trade, particularly through the Strait of Malacca. The Chola forces achieved a decisive victory, marking a notable instance of an Indian ruler projecting military power into Southeast Asia.
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Amoghavarsha was a prominent ruler of the Rashtrakuta dynasty (c. 814–878 CE). His reign is primarily known for cultural and literary patronage, and for consolidating the Rashtrakuta empire within the Indian subcontinent. He did not undertake overseas military campaigns against Srivijaya.
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Prataparudra was a ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty, which held sway in the Deccan region (present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh). His reign (c. 1289–1323 CE) focused on defending and expanding his kingdom within peninsular India. There is no historical record of him leading maritime expeditions against Srivijaya.
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Vishnuvardhana was a significant ruler of the Hoysala dynasty (c. 1108–1152 CE) in present-day Karnataka. He is known for his territorial expansion within South India, particularly against the Western Chalukyas and the Cholas, and for his contributions to art and architecture. He did not engage in overseas military ventures against Srivijaya.