Who caught Madurai and took the title of Madurantakam and Maduraikonda? [#2495]

Parantaka I, who reigned as a Chola king from approximately 907 CE to 955 CE, is historically recognized for his significant military achievements. He successfully invaded the Pandya kingdom and captured its capital, Madurai, a pivotal victory that greatly expanded the Chola empire southwards. To commemorate this triumph, he adopted the titles "Madurantakam" (meaning "Destroyer of Madurai") and "Maduraikonda" (meaning "Conqueror of Madurai"), which are frequently mentioned in his inscriptions and signify his dominance over the Pandyas.

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Parantaka I, who reigned as a Chola king from approximately 907 CE to 955 CE, is historically recognized for his significant military achievements. He successfully invaded the Pandya kingdom and captured its capital, Madurai, a pivotal victory that greatly expanded the Chola empire southwards. To commemorate this triumph, he adopted the titles "Madurantakam" (meaning "Destroyer of Madurai") and "Maduraikonda" (meaning "Conqueror of Madurai"), which are frequently mentioned in his inscriptions and signify his dominance over the Pandyas.

The 1857 revolt, also known as the Indian Mutiny or India's First War of Independence, began on May 10, 1857, in Meerut. The revolt was a major threat to Britain's colonial power in India and marked the beginning of India's struggle for independence.

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The 1857 revolt, also known as the Indian Mutiny or India's First War of Independence, began on May 10, 1857, in Meerut. The revolt was a major threat to Britain's colonial power in India and marked the beginning of India's struggle for independence.

Parantaka I, who reigned as a Chola king from approximately 907 CE to 955 CE, is historically recognized for his significant military achievements. He successfully invaded the Pandya kingdom and captured its capital, Madurai, a pivotal victory that greatly expanded the Chola empire southwards. To commemorate this triumph, he adopted the titles "Madurantakam" (meaning "Destroyer of Madurai") and "Maduraikonda" (meaning "Conqueror of Madurai"), which are frequently mentioned in his inscriptions and signify his dominance over the Pandyas.

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Parantaka I, who reigned as a Chola king from approximately 907 CE to 955 CE, is historically recognized for his significant military achievements. He successfully invaded the Pandya kingdom and captured its capital, Madurai, a pivotal victory that greatly expanded the Chola empire southwards. To commemorate this triumph, he adopted the titles "Madurantakam" (meaning "Destroyer of Madurai") and "Maduraikonda" (meaning "Conqueror of Madurai"), which are frequently mentioned in his inscriptions and signify his dominance over the Pandyas.

The East India Association was founded in 1866 by Dadabhai Naoroji in London, with the collaboration of other Indians and retired British officials. It superseded the London Indian Society and aimed to discuss Indian affairs, represent Indian grievances to the British government, and educate the British public about the true conditions in India. The Association became an important platform for early Indian nationalists to voice their concerns and advocate for Indian welfare.

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The East India Association was founded in 1866 by Dadabhai Naoroji in London, with the collaboration of other Indians and retired British officials. It superseded the London Indian Society and aimed to discuss Indian affairs, represent Indian grievances to the British government, and educate the British public about the true conditions in India. The Association became an important platform for early Indian nationalists to voice their concerns and advocate for Indian welfare.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah announced his demand for a separate Muslim state for Pakistan in 1940 at the Lahore session of the Muslim League. The Muslim League, led by Jinnah, passed the Lahore Resolution, which demanded a separate nation for Indian Muslims.

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Muhammad Ali Jinnah announced his demand for a separate Muslim state for Pakistan in 1940 at the Lahore session of the Muslim League. The Muslim League, led by Jinnah, passed the Lahore Resolution, which demanded a separate nation for Indian Muslims.

Bimbisara, who ruled Magadha from approximately 544 BCE to 492 BCE, is widely recognized as the founder of the Haryanka Dynasty. He implemented strategic expansion policies, including conquest and matrimonial alliances, which significantly strengthened Magadha's power and laid the groundwork for its future imperial expansion. He also established an efficient administrative system and was a contemporary and patron of both Gautama Buddha and Mahavira.

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Bimbisara, who ruled Magadha from approximately 544 BCE to 492 BCE, is widely recognized as the founder of the Haryanka Dynasty. He implemented strategic expansion policies, including conquest and matrimonial alliances, which significantly strengthened Magadha's power and laid the groundwork for its future imperial expansion. He also established an efficient administrative system and was a contemporary and patron of both Gautama Buddha and Mahavira.

Madurai is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu which is known as 'The Athens of the East’.

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Madurai is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu which is known as 'The Athens of the East’.

Bhirrana, aka Bhirdana and Birhana

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Bhirrana, aka Bhirdana and Birhana

Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.

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Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.

Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13 April 1919. General Dyer blocked the only entrance to Jallianwala Bagh and ordered his troops to open fire on the unarmed civilians.

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Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13 April 1919. General Dyer blocked the only entrance to Jallianwala Bagh and ordered his troops to open fire on the unarmed civilians.

The Moplah Rebellion of 1921 in the Malabar region of present-day Kerala was a significant uprising by the Muslim Mappila (Moplah) community, who were largely tenant farmers. The rebellion was fueled by grievances against the oppressive tenancy system under upper-caste Hindu landlords (Jenmis) and the perceived support these landlords received from the British colonial administration. Anti-colonial sentiment and the influence of the Khilafat Movement also played a crucial role in the uprising. While initially focused on agrarian issues and British authority, the rebellion unfortunately took a communal turn in some areas.

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The Moplah Rebellion of 1921 in the Malabar region of present-day Kerala was a significant uprising by the Muslim Mappila (Moplah) community, who were largely tenant farmers. The rebellion was fueled by grievances against the oppressive tenancy system under upper-caste Hindu landlords (Jenmis) and the perceived support these landlords received from the British colonial administration. Anti-colonial sentiment and the influence of the Khilafat Movement also played a crucial role in the uprising. While initially focused on agrarian issues and British authority, the rebellion unfortunately took a communal turn in some areas.