Which medieval ruler of the Chola Empire established the imperial capital at Gangaikonda Cholapuram and excavated a massive irrigation tank named Cholagangam?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Rajendra I assumed the title Gangaikonda Chola after his victorious military expedition to the Ganges and founded the new capital city of Gangaikonda Cholapuram complete with a grand irrigation reservoir known as Cholagangam. Other rulers like Rajaraja I were responsible for constructing the Thanjavur Brihadisvara Temple while Kulothunga and Parantaka contributed to other regional administrative expansions. The city served as the administrative nerve center of the Chola empire for several succeeding monarchs.