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I am a famous king from the Kaveri delta region. I converted forests into cultivable lands and built the Kallanai dam across the Kaveri river. I also built a massive port that was called 'Puhar'. Who am I?
I am a famous king from the Kaveri delta region. I converted forests into cultivable lands and built the Kallanai dam across the Kaveri river. I also built a massive port that was called 'Puhar'. Who am I?
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The correct option is B Karikal Valavan
Karikal Valavan or Karikalan was the most prominent ruler of the Chola Dynasty. He defeated the combined army of the Cheras, Pandyas and the eleven Velir chieftains. He converted forests into cultivable lands. He built Kallanai dam across the river Kaveri to develop agriculture. The Puhar port of Chola dynasty attracted merchants from various regions of the Indian Ocean.
Karikal Valavan or Karikalan was the most prominent ruler of the Chola Dynasty. He defeated the combined army of the Cheras, Pandyas and the eleven Velir chieftains. He converted forests into cultivable lands. He built Kallanai dam across the river Kaveri to develop agriculture. The Puhar port of Chola dynasty attracted merchants from various regions of the Indian Ocean.
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