Who established the rule of the Cholas? Name the capital of his empire.
The kingdom of the Chola reign was first founded by Vijayalaya by laying the stone at Thanjavur his capital in Tamil Nadu. During the 11th century, the Chola dynasty culminated its reach during the kingdom of Rajaraja Chola I and also under his son, Rajendra Chola. Rajaraja was a prominent person when it comes to the establishment of the Chola dynasty as he took it to newer heights. He also invested a lot in activities such as trade with foreign countries such as China and building of temples at Brihadeshwara. The foundation of the Chola dynasty gave South Indian history an emblem of status and prestige especially in terms of administration and cultural ethos.