Q. Rajendra I was the most important ruler of Chola dynasty. Consider the following statements:

1. He was the son of Chola ruler Vijayalaya.
2. He developed navy for expedition in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.

Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 2
Notes: Rajaraja I, considered the most powerful Chola ruler, became king in 985 and expanded control over most of these areas. He also reorganised the administration of the empire. Rajaraja’s son Rajendra I continued his policies and even raided the Ganga valley, Sri Lanka and countries of Southeast Asia, developing a navy for these expeditions.