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Q: Which Chola ruler was popularly called 'Victor of the Ganges'?
  • A. Vijayalaya Chola
  • B. Rajendra Chola I
  • C. Gandaraditya Chola
  • D. Parantaka Chola I
Correct Answer: Option B - The founder of Chola dynasty was Vijayalaya (around 850 CE). Rajaraja I was the greatest ruler of this dynasty. He constructed Rajarajeshwara or Brihadesvara temple in Tanjore. His son Rajendra-I led an expedition to the north & crossed the river Ganga. He assumed the title of Gangaikondachola (Victor of Ganges).
B. The founder of Chola dynasty was Vijayalaya (around 850 CE). Rajaraja I was the greatest ruler of this dynasty. He constructed Rajarajeshwara or Brihadesvara temple in Tanjore. His son Rajendra-I led an expedition to the north & crossed the river Ganga. He assumed the title of Gangaikondachola (Victor of Ganges).

Explanations:

The founder of Chola dynasty was Vijayalaya (around 850 CE). Rajaraja I was the greatest ruler of this dynasty. He constructed Rajarajeshwara or Brihadesvara temple in Tanjore. His son Rajendra-I led an expedition to the north & crossed the river Ganga. He assumed the title of Gangaikondachola (Victor of Ganges).