Question

Choose the administrative centres of the Cholas during the reign of Raja Raja Chola I.

• A. Ajmer
• B. Thanjavur
• C. Gangaikonda Cholapuram
• D. Harappa

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B Thanjavur
C Gangaikonda Cholapuram

Under Raja Raja Chola I, Thanjavur was turned into an administrative centre. Thanjavur is also home to the famous Rajarajeshwara Temple, which was built during Raja Raja Chola’s reign. Later, Rajendra Chola I built Gangaikonda Cholapuram. This became the new administrative centre.