Raja Raja (r. 985–1014)
The Chola dynasty achieved its
pinnacle of dominance during his leadership (and that of his son Rajendra),
extended its authority from the Tanjore area of Tamil Nadu to southern India
and into Southeast Asia all the way to Malaysia.
The money that such authority provided to Raja Raja was used
to create huge temples.
He is most known for the Brhadeshvar temple at Tanjore,
which is devoted to Shiva, the "Great Lord."
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