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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2018 — General Studies · Question 37 of 200

Q37
History of India
Who assumed the title of 'Gangaikondachola'?
  1. a.Rajendra I
  2. b.Rajaraja I
  3. c.Rajadhiraja I
  4. d.Kulotunga I

Answer: (A) Rajendra I

Rajendra Chola I (1014-1044) sent an army up to the Ganga, defeated the Pala king Mahipala I, took the title 'Gangaikondachola' and built a new capital, Gangaikondacholapuram; his naval expedition against Srivijaya earned him the title 'Kadaram Kondan'. Rajaraja I built the Brihadeeswara temple at Thanjavur, Rajadhiraja I died fighting the Chalukyas at Koppam, and Kulottunga I was known as 'Sungam Tavirtta' (abolisher of tolls).

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