Multiple choice

Among the following, who was celebrated with the title of 'Gangai-Konda'?

  1. Rajaraja-I

  2. Rajendra-I

  3. Kulottunga

  4. Mahendravarman

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rajendra I Chola, son of Rajaraja I, earned the title 'Gangai-Konda' (Conqueror of the Ganges) after his successful military campaigns that reached the Ganges river in northern India. He defeated the Pala dynasty and brought Ganges water back in a ceremonial procession, commemorating this achievement.