{"id":43724,"date":"2024-04-15T21:33:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T21:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=43724"},"modified":"2024-04-15T21:33:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T21:33:31","slug":"gangaikonda-cholapuram-was-built-during-medieval-india-and-was-erected-as-the-capital-of-the-cholas-by","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/gangaikonda-cholapuram-was-built-during-medieval-india-and-was-erected-as-the-capital-of-the-cholas-by\/","title":{"rendered":"Gangaikonda Cholapuram was built during medieval India and was erected as the capital of the Cholas by?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Rajendra Chola I&#8221; option2=&#8221;Gajendra Chola&#8221; option3=&#8221;Vikram Chola&#8221; option4=&#8221;Rajendra Chola III&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: A. Rajendra Chola I.<\/p>\n<p>Gangaikonda Cholapuram was built during medieval India and was erected as the capital of the Cholas by Rajendra Chola I. It is located in the Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu, India. The city was built in the 11th century to commemorate Rajendra Chola I&#8217;s victory over the Chalukyas of Kalyani. It was the capital of the Chola Empire until the 13th century.<\/p>\n<p>Gangaikonda Cholapuram is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the largest and most impressive medieval cities in India. The city is surrounded by a massive stone wall and has a number of temples, palaces, and other monuments. The most famous monument in Gangaikonda Cholapuram is the Brihadeeswarar Temple, which is one of the largest Hindu temples in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Rajendra Chola I was the son of Chola emperor Rajaraja Chola I. He ascended to the throne in 1014 CE and ruled until his death in 1044 CE. Rajendra Chola I was a great military leader and expanded the Chola Empire to its greatest extent. He conquered the Chalukyas of Kalyani, the Pandyas, and the Cheras. He also invaded Sri Lanka and Maldives.<\/p>\n<p>Rajendra Chola I was a great patron of art and architecture. He built a number of temples and other monuments, including the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram. He also commissioned the construction of a number of irrigation canals and tanks.<\/p>\n<p>Rajendra Chola I was a great ruler and is considered one of the greatest emperors in Indian history. 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