alleryWhich Chola prince was assassinated in a civil disturbance in 1070?
AVirarajendra
BRajadhiraja I
CVikrama Chola
DAthirajendra
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Athirajendra
1. Athirajendra was the son of Virarajendra Chola.
2. His killing in 1070 ended the direct line.
3. Virarajendra was his father, and Vikrama Chola ruled from 1118.
_Source: Wikipedia, Chola dynasty, Later Cholas (1070–1279)_
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