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 Hindu Dharma Sangrakshini Sabha was founded in 1893 by the Chapekar brothers, Damodar Hari Chapekar and Balkrishna Hari Chapekar. This organization aimed to protect and promote Hindu religious traditions and address social and political issues of the time from a Hindu perspective.

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The Hindu Dharma Sangrakshini Sabha was founded in 1893 by the Chapekar brothers, Damodar Hari Chapekar and Balkrishna Hari Chapekar. This organization aimed to protect and promote Hindu religious traditions and address social and political issues of the time from a Hindu perspective.

Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Barua, led the revolt of 1857 in Assam. Dewan was a wealthy businessman and the first Assamese tea planter. He was also a close friend of the Ahom king, Purandar Singha.

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Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Barua, led the revolt of 1857 in Assam. Dewan was a wealthy businessman and the first Assamese tea planter. He was also a close friend of the Ahom king, Purandar Singha.

The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.

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The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.

The Battle of Plassey was fought in north-eastern India on 23 June 1757. Troops of the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, came up against the forces of Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last Nawab of Bengal, and his French allies.

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The Battle of Plassey was fought in north-eastern India on 23 June 1757. Troops of the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, came up against the forces of Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last Nawab of Bengal, and his French allies.

The partition of Bengal did not take place in 1919. The British Raj authorities first partitioned Bengal in 1905, when Lord Curzon announced the partition on July 20, 1905 and it came into effect on October 16, 1905. The Rowlatt Act, also known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919 or the Black Act, was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in British India on March 18, 1919. The act was based on the 1918 commission of Justice Sidney Rowlatt. Government of India Act 1919, was published on 8th July 1918. The Montagu Chelmsford reforms and the ensuing Government of India Act of 1919 are important chapters in the history of the Raj. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on April 13, 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab, British India.

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The partition of Bengal did not take place in 1919. The British Raj authorities first partitioned Bengal in 1905, when Lord Curzon announced the partition on July 20, 1905 and it came into effect on October 16, 1905. The Rowlatt Act, also known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919 or the Black Act, was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in British India on March 18, 1919. The act was based on the 1918 commission of Justice Sidney Rowlatt. Government of India Act 1919, was published on 8th July 1918. The Montagu Chelmsford reforms and the ensuing Government of India Act of 1919 are important chapters in the history of the Raj. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on April 13, 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab, British India.

Pung Cholam is a traditional folk dance of Manipur, India. The name literally translates to "roar of the drums". The dance involves dancers playing a hand-beaten drum called a pung while dancing at the same time. The dance is often performed on religious and cultural occasions, and is usually accompanied by songs and other instruments.

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Pung Cholam is a traditional folk dance of Manipur, India. The name literally translates to "roar of the drums". The dance involves dancers playing a hand-beaten drum called a pung while dancing at the same time. The dance is often performed on religious and cultural occasions, and is usually accompanied by songs and other instruments.

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.

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13 April 1919 in Amritsar. It occurred on Baisakhi Day when a large crowd gathered at Jallianwala Bagh to peacefully protest against the repressive measures of the British.

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The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13 April 1919 in Amritsar. It occurred on Baisakhi Day when a large crowd gathered at Jallianwala Bagh to peacefully protest against the repressive measures of the British.

Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire in ancient India, who ruled from 322 to 298 BCE. He was a key figure in Indian history, known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.

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Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire in ancient India, who ruled from 322 to 298 BCE. He was a key figure in Indian history, known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.

Mahatma Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement on February 12, 1922. Gandhi appealed to the public to end all resistance, went on a fast, and called off the movement.

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Mahatma Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement on February 12, 1922. Gandhi appealed to the public to end all resistance, went on a fast, and called off the movement.