Krishna III of Rashtrakuta dynasty established a victory pillar and a temple at which ofthe following cities of south India after defeating the Chola ruler Parantaka I? 

Correct option is D

• The victory pillar established at Rameswaram is a testament to Krishna III's triumph and symbolizes his assertion of dominance over the Chola Empire.

• Rameswaram, known for its religious significance in Hinduism, became a point of political assertion under the Rashtrakutas after their military success.

• Krishna III's military campaigns during his reign significantly enhanced the Rashtrakuta Empire’s influence in the southern Indian subcontinent.

• Krishna III:  was known for his strategic military prowess, expanding the Rashtrakuta Empire and asserting its control over the Chola Kingdom in the Tamil heartland.

• Rashtrakutas:  and Cholas frequently came into conflict, with the Rashtrakutas often pushing into the southern parts of India, including Tamil Nadu.

• Rameswaram: was strategically important, and Krishna III’s victory here played a role in solidifying the Rashtrakuta’s southern expansion.