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Topic: Russo-Swedish War of 1741-43

Vijayalaya, a Chola chieftain, attacks the city …

Years: 850 - 850

Vijayalaya, a Chola chieftain, attacks the city of Tanjore, apparently with the approval of the Pallavas, his nominal overlords.

With the critical military assistance of the Velirs of Kodumbalur, he captures the city from his rivals, the Muttaraiyars, in approximately 850.