Which of the following Chola kings conquered the Maldive Islands and established Chola naval dominance across the Indian Ocean?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Rajaraja I undertook a massive naval campaign that successfully subjugated the Maldive Islands and established undisputed Chola naval dominance across the Indian Ocean. His successor Rajendra I later extended these maritime expeditions into Southeast Asia. Rajaraja I also constructed the magnificent Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur.