Who among the following Chola kings encouraged the Sailendra ruler of Sri Vijaya to build a Buddhist Vihara in Negapatnam?
- A.Parantaka I
- B.Rajaraja I
- C.Rajendra I
- D.Kulottunga I
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Explanation
The correct answer is B, Rajaraja I. Rajaraja I allowed and encouraged the Sailendra king of Srivijaya, Sri Mara Vijayottungavarman, to build a Buddhist vihara at Nagapattinam on the Chola coast. The monastery was named the Chudamani Vihara after the Sailendra king's father, Chudamanivarman, and Rajaraja granted the revenue of the village of Anaimangalam for its upkeep. The grant was completed by his son Rajendra I and is recorded in the copper plates known as the Larger Leiden grant. The episode shows that the Cholas, though devoted Shaivas who built the Brihadeeswara temple at Thanjavur, were tolerant of Buddhism and keen on friendly trade with South-East Asia. Option A is wrong because Parantaka I ruled in the early 10th century, long before the vihara was built. Option C is wrong because Rajendra I is better known for his naval raid on Srivijaya around 1025, though he did confirm his father's grant. Option D is wrong because Kulottunga I ruled from 1070, much later. Exam tip: Chudamani Vihara at Nagapattinam, Rajaraja I and the Sailendra king, recorded in the Larger Leiden grant.
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