Who among the following belonged to the ancient chiefly family of the Cholas from Uraiyur, captured the Kaveri delta from the Muttaraiyar in the middle of the ninth century?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Vijayalaya.
In the middle of the ninth century, Vijayalaya, a member of the ancient Chola main family from Uraiyur, conquered the delta from the Muttaraiyar. He created the town of Thanjavur and a temple dedicated to the goddess Nishumbhasudini there.