67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022
Who was the founder of Chola dynasty?
aVijayalaya✓ Correct
bKarikal
cAditya first
dRajaraja first
eNone of the above/ More than one of the above
Explanation
The Chola empire was founded by Vijayalaya, who initially was a feudatory chief of the Pallavas. Around 850 CE, he captured Tanjore. The Shaiva temple at Tanjore—Rajarajeshwara (or Brihadishwara) Temple—was built during the reign of Rajaraja I.
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