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Q: In which year did Chola King Rajaraja I ascend the throne?
  • A. 988BC
  • B. 985 BC
  • C. 983 BC
  • D. 980 BC
Correct Answer: Option B - Chola King Rajaraja I (985-1014 AD) - Parantaka II's son and successor Arimolivarman or Rajaraja I sat on the throne. Following the iron and blood policy of his grandfather Parantaka I, he assumed the title of Rajaraja. Built the Brihadeshwara Temple located in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. This is the first and only temple of its kind in the world. Which is made of granite and designated as UNESCO world heritage site.
B. Chola King Rajaraja I (985-1014 AD) - Parantaka II's son and successor Arimolivarman or Rajaraja I sat on the throne. Following the iron and blood policy of his grandfather Parantaka I, he assumed the title of Rajaraja. Built the Brihadeshwara Temple located in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. This is the first and only temple of its kind in the world. Which is made of granite and designated as UNESCO world heritage site.

Explanations:

Chola King Rajaraja I (985-1014 AD) - Parantaka II's son and successor Arimolivarman or Rajaraja I sat on the throne. Following the iron and blood policy of his grandfather Parantaka I, he assumed the title of Rajaraja. Built the Brihadeshwara Temple located in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. This is the first and only temple of its kind in the world. Which is made of granite and designated as UNESCO world heritage site.