Which Chola ruler built a new capital called Gangaikonda-Cholapuram?

Rajaraja I

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Parantaka I

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Adirajendra

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Rajendra Chola

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Solution

The correct option is D Rajendra Chola
Rajendra Chola's army marched up to the east coast of India, through Orissa, and up to the Ganga river. Rajendra Chola himself led the army up to the Godavari. The Chola army defeated Mahipala, king of Bengal. To commemorate this victory, he adopted the title of Gangaikonda and built a new capital called Gangaikonda-Cholapuram.

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