Consider the following statements about the famous Chola ruler Rajaraja-I:
1. He established the Chola authority in the Pandya country.
2. He extended the Chola power up to the river Tungabhadra.
3. He constructed the famous Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple.

How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a). Only one
(b). Only two
(c). All three
(d). None

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Consider the following statements about the famous Chola ruler Rajaraja-I:
1. He established the Chola authority in the Pandya country.
2. He extended the Chola power up to the river Tungabhadra.
3. He constructed the famous Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple.

How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a). Only one
(b). Only two
(c). All three
(d). None

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

During the reign of Rajaraja I (985&ndash;1014 AD) and his son Rajendra I (1012&ndash;1044 AD), the Chola Empire reached its peak of power and glory.

Statement 1 is correct: Rajaraja I defeated the Pandya ruler, Amarabhujanga, and brought the Pandya territory under Chola control. He also conquered Gangavadi, Tadigaipadi, and Nolambapadi in the Mysore region.

Statement 2 is correct: Rajaraja I defeated the Western Chalukya ruler, Satyasraya, and captured important regions like the Raichur Doab and Banavasi. As a result, Chola rule extended up to the Tungabhadra River.

Statement 3 is not correct: The Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple was built by Rajendra I, not Rajaraja I. Rajaraja I built the Brihadeeswara Temple in Tanjore.

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Consider the following statements about the famous Chola ruler Rajaraja-I: 1. He established the Chola authority in the Pandya country. 2. He extended the Chola power up to the river Tungabhadra. 3. He constructed the famous Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a). Only one (b). Only two (c). All three (d). None