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The correct answer is Rajendra Chola I.
- Rajendra Chola I was popularly called ‘Victor of the Ganges’.
- Rajendra I (1014 AD-1044 AD):
- He conquered Orissa, Bengal, Burma and Andaman and Nicobar islands.
- The Chola dynasty was at its zenith during his reign.
- Rajendra I also assumed the title of ‘Gangaikonda Cholam’ and built a city called Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
- Rajendra I conquered complete Sri Lanka and made Anuradhapura his capital.
- He defeated the Pala king Mahipala and took the title of Gangaikonda Cholam.
- He also built the Cholamandalam Lake and the city of Gangikonda Cholapuram.
- He won the Java, Sumatra and Malaya areas from the Shailendra king.
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