The subsequent crisis was erupted in the aftermath of the Pandyan Civil War, which led to the ascension of Vira Pandya.
The Cholas set up Vira Pandya on the Pandyan throne at the end of an 8-year civil war.
The two armies met at Nettur and Vira Pandya was defeated and forced to flee.
But shortly afterwards, mindful of the extensive resources and power of the Chola Empire and deeming prolonged resistance to be impractical, the Venad ruler counselled peace and the two submitted to Kulothunga Chola III.
Vira Pandya was given a vast land grant in Madurai though his regal title and royal possessions were taken away from him.