Which of the following Chola Kings assumed the title "gangaikodaan"
Last updated May 15, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Rajendra Chola I
Rajendra Chola I (reigned 1014–1044 CE) was one of the greatest emperors of the Chola dynasty. He assumed the title "Gangaikonda" (The Victor of the Ganges) after his successful military expedition to North India.
Key Historical Details
The Expedition: His armies marched through Odisha and reached the banks of the Ganga River in Bengal, defeating the Pala king, Mahipala.
The New Capital: To commemorate this victory, he founded a new capital city called Gangaikonda Cholapuram (The City of the Chola who took the Ganges).
The Temple: He built a magnificent Shiva temple at the new capital, which mirrored the Brihadisvara Temple built by his father, Raja Raja Chola I.
Symbolism: He brought water from the Holy Ganga and poured it into a large excavated tank in the new capital, named Cholagangam, symbolizing the Chola's spiritual and political dominance.
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