Chola invasion of Kedah
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The Tamil prasaśti of Virarajendra Chola records a naval invasion of Kadaram (modern Kedah in Malaysia) by the Cholas in 1068. Sources assert that the expedition was undertaken to help a Kadaram prince who had approached Virarajendra Chola for assistance in procuring the throne. The kingdom of Kadaram is believed to be the same as the Srivijaya empire although some scholars disagree.[1]
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Chola invasion of Malaysia | |||||||||
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Part of South-East Asia campaign of Rajendra Chola I | |||||||||
Painting from Wat Thai, Penang , Malaysia , illustrating the Chola invasion in Kedah. | |||||||||
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Chola Empire | Kingdom of Kadaram (vassal of Srivijaya) | ||||||||
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