Battle of Takkolam
See also: Atakur inscription
Battle of Takkolam | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Chola Empire | Rashtrakuta Empire (supported by their vassals: Western Gangas, Bana Kingdom, Vaidumbas) | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Rajaditya Chola | Krishna III, Butuga II | ||||||
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unknown | unknown | ||||||
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Rajaditya |
The Battle of Takkolam was a military engagement between Rajaditya, son of the Chola king Parantaka I and a confederacy of Western Gangas, Banas and Vaidumbas led by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna III at Takkolam in the present-day Vellore District of Tamil Nadu, India. The battle fought in 949 resulted in the defeat of the Cholas and the death of Rajaditya on the battlefield.
References
- Jaques, Tony (2007). Dictionary of Battles and Sieges. 3. p. 990. ISBN 0-313-33536-2, ISBN 978-0-313-33536-5.
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