Question

Who took the title of "Maduraikonda"?

• A. Vijayalaya Chola
• B. Aditya Chola I
• C. Parantaka Chola I
• D. Rajaraja Chola I

Answer 1

The correct option is C Parantaka Chola I

Aditya I was succeeded by his son, Parantaka I towards the beginning of the 10th century. He conquered Madurai from the Pandyas and gave himself the title of "Maduraikonda", which literally means the captor of Madurai.