HISTORY
CHOLA
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Detailed explanation-1: -Rajendra Chola, the son of Rajaraja Chola I, extended the Chola empire towards the north, through Kalinga to Bengal. To commemorate his victory, he gave himself the title of “Gangaikondachola” which means “the Chola who conquered the Ganga".
Detailed explanation-2: -Rajendra Chola I was one of the most successful monarchs of the South Indian Chola Empire. To commemorate his victory over Mahipala, he built a new capital called Gangaikonda Cholapuram. Rajendra assumed many titles such as Mudigonda Cholan, Irattapadikonda Cholan, Gangaikondachola, Panditachola, etc.
Detailed explanation-3: -To commemorate the occasion of extending the Chola empire in the north and for having conquered the Ganga, he gave himself the title ‘Gangaikondan’.
Detailed explanation-4: -Rajendra Chola had a strong navy which enabled him to conquer the kingdom of Srivijaya (southern Sumatra). Cholas’ control over the sea routes led to a great expansion of trade, thus making the empire a prosperous one. Rajendra Chola was a patron of education and he had established the Vedic College.