What was the primary motive for the Chola expedition to Southeast Asia?

To eliminate Srivijaya’s interference in the lucrative trade route between India and the Song dynasty of China.

Chola Conquests and Sailendra Expedition | UPSC (2003 PYQ)

ID: HIS_MED_2003_15 Ref: K.A. Nilakanta Sastri, The Cholas

Consider the following statements:
1. The Cholas defeated Pandya and Chera rulers and established their domination over peninsular India in the early medieval times.
2. The Cholas sent an expedition against the Sailendra Empire of Southeast Asia and conquered some of the areas.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

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Correct Option: C

Both statements are correct. The Cholas dominated South India by defeating the Pandyas and Cheras, and they launched a historic naval campaign against the Sailendra Empire in Southeast Asia.