Aditya Chola I

Aditya Chola I was son of Vijayalaya and he succeeded him after his death. At Sripurambiyam, he led the Chola army, as his father was ailing with age related problems. In this war, he defeated the Pandya forces. The victory was of Aparajita, but Aditya Chola reaped the real benefit. A few years later Aditya Chola I attacked the Pallavas and killed Aparajita. This was the end of Pallava Dynasty and whole territory of the Pallavas (Capital : Kanchi) was annexed to the Chola Kingdom. Thus the power of Cholas was further consolidated by Aditya Chola I.

He was a great Shiva devotee and built a number of Shiva Temples on the banks of river Cauvery. With Cheras he had friendly relations. He died in 907 AD and his son Parantaka Chola I succeeded him.