Who among the following is considered the most powerful Chola ruler?
Rajaraja I
The Chola dynasty of South India reached the height of its power during the 10th and 11th centuries CE, dominating the Tamil country and beyond.
Rajaraja I, often called Rajaraja the Great, is regarded as the most powerful Chola ruler. He greatly expanded the empire across South India, conquered parts of Sri Lanka, and built a strong navy that projected Chola influence overseas.
He is also famous for building the magnificent Brihadeeswarar (Rajarajeswaram) Temple at Thanjavur, a UNESCO World Heritage monument that reflects Chola power and architecture.
Dantidurga is wrong because he founded the Rashtrakuta dynasty of the Deccan, not the Cholas.
Harshvardhan is wrong because he was a 7th-century ruler of Kannauj in North India, unconnected to the Cholas.
Virarajendra Chola was indeed a Chola king, but a later and far less dominant one whose achievements are overshadowed by Rajaraja I.
Hence the correct answer is Rajaraja I.
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(I) It is located in Puducherry.
(II) Arikamedu was a Coastal settlement.
(III) Other finds include pottery such as amphorae.
(IV) Items related to the Greek Empire have been found here.
(V) The kings here were Chera Dynasty at that time.
