UPSC 2025: Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands?

The correct answer is option (c): Rajendra I (Chola). Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2025, GS Paper 1, as Question 16. It falls under Ancient History > Ancient India.

This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.

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