Kulothunga Chola was one of the greatest kings of the Chola Empire who ruled in the late 11th century and early 12th century. He was one of the sovereigns who bore the title Kulottunga, literally meaning the exalter of his race. During his early reign he carried out a land survey and settlement as the basis of taxation. His records also testify to the highly organized system of fiscal and local administration. He had diplomatic relations with the north Indian city Kanauj as also with far off countries like Cambodia, Sri Vijaya and China. His court poet was Jayamkondar who wrote the poem Kalingattu parani to celebrate the military victories of Kulothunga Chola. He was a liberal ruler as several land grants were given to the members of the Shudra community who were generals and royal officials during his reign. He established Chola overlordship over the Sri Vijaya province Kedah in Malaysia.