The first Chola invasion of Kalinga by Kulothunga Chola I in 1097 was intended to avenge the invasion of Vengi by the forces of Kalinga.

[1] The war resulted in the subjugation of Kalinga and its reduction to the position of a tributary state of the Chola Empire.

In 1097, the army of Kalinga invaded the Eastern Chalukya kingdom which was then a vassal of the Chola Empire.

The troops of Kalinga were supported by the chief of Kolanu near Ellore.

A huge army under Vikrama Chola was sent to repulse the invaders.