Which of the following statements are true about the Thiruvalangadu Copper Plates

Which of the following statements are true about the Thiruvalangadu Copper Plates ?

(i).   It was issued by emperor Rajendra Chola (1012-1044 A.D)

(ii). They were a set of 31 copper plates

(iii) First ten provide information in Sanskrit The remaining 21 plates inform in Tamil

(A) (i) only True                                                    (B) (ii) only True
(C) (i), (ii) only True                                            (D) All the above

EXPLANATION

The Thiruvalangadu Copper Plates are an important historical source from the Chola dynasty. Let’s evaluate each of the statements based on historical evidence:

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✅ Statement (i):

“It was issued by emperor Rajendra Chola (1012–1044 A.D)”

✅ True – The Thiruvalangadu copper plates were issued by Rajendra Chola I, son of Rajaraja Chola I. They record the genealogy of the Cholas, praising especially Rajaraja and Rajendra Chola.

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✅ Statement (ii):

“They were a set of 31 copper plates”

✅ True – The Thiruvalangadu inscription consists of 31 copper plates discovered at Thiruvalangadu in Tamil Nadu. They are preserved in the Government Museum, Chennai.

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✅ Statement (iii):

“First ten provide information in Sanskrit. The remaining 21 plates inform in Tamil”

✅ True – The first ten plates contain Sanskrit text written in Grantha script, mostly dealing with the mythical origin and genealogy of the Cholas.
The remaining 21 plates are in Tamil, describing the reigns and achievements of the kings, especially Rajaraja and Rajendra Chola.

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✅ Correct Answer:

(D) All the above