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| Q. |
Who was the Chola king who brought Ganga from North to South? |
| A. | Raja Raja Chola |
| B. | Mahendra |
| C. | Rajendra Chola |
| D. | Parantaka |
| Answer» C. Rajendra Chola | |
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Explanation: Rajendra Chola I extended the influences of the already vast Chola Empire up to the banks of the river Ganges in the north and across the ocean. Rajendra's territories extended coastal Burma, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Maldives conquered the kings of Srivijaya (Sumatra, Java and Malay Peninsula in South East Asia) and Pegu islands with his fleet of ships. He defeated Mahipala, the Palaking of Bengal and Bihar, and to commemorate his victory he built a new capital called Gangaikonda Cholapuram. |
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