| Chhittaraja | |
|---|---|
| 12th Shilahara Ruler | |
| Reign | c. 1022 – c. 1035 CE |
| Predecessor | Arikesarin |
| Successor | Nagarjuna |
| Dynasty | Shilahara |
Chhittaraja was Shilahara ruler of north Konkan branch from 1022 CE – 1035 CE.
Chhittaraja succeeded his uncle Arikesarin some time before 1026 CE, when he issued his Bhandup plates. Chhittaraja was a patron of art and literature. He built the magnificent temple of Shiva at Ambarnath near Kalyan. He patronised Soddhala, the author of the Udayasundarikatha. (Dept. Gazetteer: 2002)