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Who among the following Chola rulers converted the Bay of Bengal into a 'Chola lake'?

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Rajaraja I
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Rajendra I
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Adhiraj
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Kulottunga
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Solution

The correct option is B Rajendra I
Rajendra Chola I was one of the most successful monarchs of the South Indian Chola Empire. During his rule, he extended the empire from North India to Maldives to Southeast Asia. All land around the Bay of Bengal belonged to the Cholas. Hence,during his rule, the Bay of Bengal was called ‘The Chola Lake‘.

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