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Who was the early Chola king of the Sangam Age credited with the foundation of the city of Puhar?

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

Answer options

  1. Nedunjeliyan
  2. Karikala
  3. Senguttuvan
  4. Elara

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Karikala

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Karikala šŸ“š Explanation: Karikala Chola is the most celebrated king of the early Chola dynasty, known for his victory at the Battle of Venni. He constructed the 'Kallanai' (Grand Anicut) dam across the Kaveri and founded the prosperous port city of Puhar (Kaveripattinam). His reign is described in great detail in the Sangam work 'Pattinappalai'.