Rajaditya Chola
Rajaditya Chola (fl. mid-10th century AD) was a Chola prince, son of king Parantaka I (r. 907–955) and a Chera princess ( Ko Kizhan Adigal), known for commanding the Chola troops in the battle of Takkolam (948–949).
| Chola Kings and Emperors |
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| Interregnum (c. 200 – c. 848 CE) |
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| Rajaditya Chola | |
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| Born | Pazhayarai, chola empire |
| Died | 949 CE Takkolam |
| Dynasty | Chola |
| Father | Parantaka I |
| Mother | Ko kizhan adigal |
| Religion | Hinduism |
The death of prince Rajaditya in the battle is unusually commemorated by the Cholas. The Chola version of the events can be found in Larger Leiden Grant (1006 AD) of Rajaraja I and Tiruvalangadu Plates (1018 AD) of Rajendra Chola. An account of the battle, which differs in some details from the Chola version, is found in the Atakur inscription issued by Krishna III and prince Butuga II (a young underlord of Krishna III) of the Western Ganga family. The Sravana Belgola record of Ganga king Marasimha (963 - 975 AD) also claims victory of the Chera king for his predecessor Bhutuga II. Indirect references to the battle can also be found in the inscriptions of Vellan Kumaran, a Kerala commander in the Chola army.