Gangaikonda Cholapuram was built during medieval India and was erected as the capital of the Cholas by?

Rajendra Chola I

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Gajendra Chola

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Vikram Chola

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Rajendra Chola III

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Solution

The correct option is A Rajendra Chola I
Rajendra Chola I was the son of Rajaraja I. He conquered Sri Lanka. He defeated Cheras and Chalukyas. He defeated Palas of West Bengal. After his victory in the North, he took the title of "Gangaikonda Cholapuram" which means conqueror of the Ganga. To celebrate his victory he built a new capital city "Gangaikondacholapuram".

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