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Which Chola king assumed the title of 'Gangaikonda'?

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

Answer options

  1. Rajaraja I
  2. Kulottunga I
  3. Rajendra I
  4. Rajadhiraja I

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rajendra I

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Rajendra I šŸ“š Explanation: Rajendra I was a powerful Chola emperor who expanded his father's empire across South India and Southeast Asia. To assert his dominance, he led a successful military expedition up to the banks of the Ganges river, defeating the Pala king Mahipala. To commemorate this victory, he assumed the title 'Gangaikonda' (Conqueror of the Ganges) and built a new capital called Gangaikonda Cholapuram.