via The Tribune Indina, 12 February 2022: The Tamil king Rajendra Chola has a Southeast Asian connection, having launched a military campaign in Southeast Asia in 1025 which led to the fall of Srivijaya.
The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) which has commenced the second phase of excavation at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, is expected to unearth the palace of Rajendra Chola, the great Chola king.
The second phase of the excavation at Gangaikonda Cholapuram was inaugurated virtually on Friday by Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin.
According to historians and archaeologists, Gangaikonda Cholapuram was established by King Rajendra Chola who was the greatest of the Chola kings. He had established Gangaikonda Cholapuram as the capital of Chola empire after his victorious expedition in the Gangetic plains.
Source: TN archaeology dept expects to excavate palace of Rajendra Chola : The Tribune India
