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Which of the following Chola kings assumed the title 'Gangaikonda Chola' after undertaking a triumphant military campaign up to the Gangetic plains?
A. Rajaraja I
B. Rajendra I✓ Correct Answer
C. Kulothunga I
D. Virarajendra
💡 Solution & Explanation
Rajendra I adopted the title Gangaikonda Chola after his victorious military expedition extended the Chola empire's influence up to the Gangetic plains, subsequently establishing a new capital city named Gangaikonda Cholapuram. His predecessor Rajaraja I focused his maritime campaigns primarily on Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
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