Rajendra II

Rajendra Chola II
Rajendradeva, Parakesarivarman
Chola Empire under Rajendra Chola II
Chola Emperor
Reign	1052 CE – 1064 CE
Predecessor	Rajadhiraja I
Successor	Virarajendra
Co-Regent of the Chola Empire
Reign	1044 CE – 1052 CE
Emperor	Rajadhiraja I
Predecessor	Rajadhiraja I
Successor	Rajamahendra
Born	Vikraman 997 CE Thanjavur, Chola Empire (modern day Tamil Nadu, India)
Died	1064 C.E. (aged 67) Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Chola Empire (modern day Jayankondam, Tamil Nadu, India)
Queen	Rajarajan Arumoliyar alias Tennavan Mādevi, queen of Rajendradeva,[1] Uruttiran Arumoli alias PirudiMādeviyar,[2] KōKilānadigal
Issue	Madhurandhagi Utthama chola
Dynasty	Chola
Father	Rajendra Chola I
Mother	Mukkokilan Adigal
Religion	Hinduism

Rajendra Chola II (997 CE – 1064 CE) often referred to as Rajendradeva Chola was a Chola emperor who reigned from 1052 CE to 1064 CE. Rajendra II succeeded his brother Rajadhiraja I after his death at the Battle of Koppam.^[3] Rajendra had served as a Co-regent under his brother from 1044 CE to 1052 CE. When he acceded the throne, the Chola Empire was at its peak stretching from Southern India to Vengai(Bengal) to parts of Southeast Asia. Rajendra has maintained the territories of his predecessor. During his reign, the Chola Empire was prosperous and had a large influence in trade throughout the Indian Ocean.

As a prince Rajendra helped put down revolts in Pandya Nadu and Srivijaya. During his early reign put down several rebellions in Sri Lanka, Rajendra also straightened chola influence and control in Ruhuna in southern Sri Lanka. He established several garrisons and governors to maintain stronger rule and prevent future revolts.

In early 1052, the Cholas were suffering from losses against the Western Chalukyas in the Battle of Koppam after the death of Rajadhiraja I. Rajendra's strong leadership led the Cholas to a strategic victory although the western chalukyas achieved a Tactical victory. The Cholas didn't lose territory during this battle. Conflicts with the Western chalukyas continued throughout his reign. Rajendra's forces were victorious in the Battle of Kudal-Sangamam leading to greater Chola influence in the Krishna river.