Start learning →

Vijayalaya of the Cholas captured the Kaveri delta from which minor chiefly family?

AMuttaraiyar
BPallava kings
CPandya kings
DVellala chiefs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Muttaraiyar
1. The Muttaraiyar were subordinate to the Pallavas. 2. Vijayalaya took the delta from them in the ninth century. 3. He came from Uraiyur. _Source: syllabus Our Pasts II, Chapter 2, New Kings and Kingdoms._
Practise this question with Quill — UPSC CSE →

Keep practising Medieval Indian History

Browse all Medieval Indian History questions for UPSC CSE, or explore more History topics.

Start a Medieval Indian History lesson →
Related questions