INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -It became the capital of the Chola dynasty in c. 1025 by Chola emperor Rajendra I, and served as the capital for around 250 years. The town is about approximately 125 kilometres (78 mi) northeast of Tiruchirapalli international airport.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rajendra established Gangaikonda Cholapuram as his capital from the medieval Chola capital of Thanjavur, which would go on to become the capital for the next 250 years. Rajendra I built the entire capital with several temples using plans and infrastructure recommended in Tamil Vastu and Agama sastra texts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rajendra Chola himself led the army up to the Godavari. The Chola army defeated Mahipala, king of Bengal. To commemorate this victory, he adopted the title of Gangaikonda and built a new capital called Gangaikonda-Cholapuram.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gangaikonda Cholapuram: was established by Rajendra Chola I after his victorious expedition up to the Gangetic plains. It became the capital of the Chola Empire in 1025 CE during his reign and served as the Chola capital for around 250 years.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rajendra’s Gangetic expedition was over by his 11th regal year (A.D.1023). The earliest reference which mentions the city of Gangaikondacholapuram is a record of A. D. 1027 of him. Hence it is evident that the city was built in memory of his great victory between A.D. 1023 and 1027.