Which of the following rulers of the Chola dynasty assumed the title 'Gangaikonda Chola' (The Conductor of the Ganges) after his successful northern expedition up to the River Ganga?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Rajendra I assumed the majestic title Gangaikonda Chola after his victorious military expedition reached the River Ganga around 1023 AD, subsequently establishing a new capital city named Gangaikonda Cholapuram. Other rulers such as Rajaraja I concentrated on naval supremacy and the conquest of Sri Lanka, while Parantaka I ruled earlier and achieved success against the Pandyas. Chola naval expeditions also extended across the Bay of Bengal to the Srivijaya Empire.