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Gangaikonda Cholapuram was built during medieval Indian period and was erected as the capital of the Cholas by

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Rajendra Chola I
  2. Gajendra Chola
  3. Vikram Chola
  4. Rajendra Chola III

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rajendra Chola I

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Rajendra Chola I šŸ“š Explanation: 'Rajendra Chola I' built the city of 'Gangaikonda Cholapuram' to commemorate his successful military expedition to the Ganges river in Northern India. He took the title 'Gangaikonda' (The Chola who took the Ganges) and made this city the new capital of the Chola Empire. It remained the capital for over 250 years.