The Chola ruler who had subdued the Ganges and obtained the title 'Gangai Konda Chola' was ________.
A
Rajaraja Chola
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B
Rajendra Chola I
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C
Rajadhiraja Chola
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D
Kulattunga
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Solution
The correct option is B Rajendra Chola I Rajendra Chola I was a Chola emperor of South India who succeeded his father Rajaraja Chola I in 1014 CE. He assumed the title of Gangaikondachola because he conquered the kingdoms near Ganga and built a new capital city called Gangaikonda Cholapuram.