Rajendra I was the son of which chola ruler?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Rajaraja I -
Rajendra I was the son of the great Chola emperor Rajaraja I. He carried forward his father's expansionist policies and brought the Chola Empire to its greatest heights.
Key Facts:
Rajaraja I: Built the famous Brihadeeswarar Temple (Thanjavur).
Rajendra I: He was given the title 'Gangaikonda Chola' (Conqueror of the Ganges) because of his victories in campaigns in northern India.
Navy: During his reign, the Chola navy was so powerful that the Bay of Bengal was called the "Lake of the Cholas."