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Question
King Rajendra I (1014-1044 AD) raised the Chola empire to the pinnacle of glory. In this context explain:
His attainments as a Great Builder.
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Solution
His attainments as a Great Builder: Rajendra I got constructed an artificial lake, near his new Capital. Its embankments were more than 25 kms. in length. It was filled with water from the Kolerun and Vellar rivers. He also constructed a splendid temple at Gangaikonda-Cholapuram. Its huge lingam (a symbol of generative power) of solid granite is very impressive.
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