The big temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram were built by

Raja and Ram

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Rajaraja and Rajendra

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Rajendra and Ravendra

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The correct option is B Rajaraja and Rajendra
The big temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram were built by Rajaraja I and Rajendra Chola .
The Brihadeswara temple at Thanjavur was built about 1000 AD by Chola ruler Rajendra I in honour of Lord Shiva.
Rajendra Chola laid the foundation of a new city Gangaikondacholapuram. The temple at Gangaikondacholapuram is built with elaborate stone sculptures. This is also dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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