WBCS.LIVE practice question

Name the Chola king who adopted the title of ‘Gangoikonda’.

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

Answer options

  1. Rajendra Chola I
  2. Rajraj I
  3. Rajadhiraj Chola
  4. Rajendra Chola II

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rajendra Chola I

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A) Rajendra Chola I 📚 Explanation: The Chola King Rajendra I took the title 'Gangaikonda' after his successful military campaign to the river Ganges in the north. This title means "the Chola who took the Ganges". To celebrate this victory, he built a new capital city named Gangaikondacholapuram. He was one of the most successful naval commanders and conquerors in the history of South India.