Q. Which of the following statements about Rajaraja I is correct? Answer:
He installed Shaktiverma on Vengi Throne.
Notes:
Rajaraja I (985 – 1014 A.D.) was born as Arunmozhi Varman and considered the greatest of all Chola rulers.
Rajaraja I is the most celebrated of the Chola kings. He engaged in naval expeditions and emerged victorious on the West Coast, Sri Lanka and conquered the Maldives in the Indian Ocean.
He defeated Cheras in the battle of Kandanur salai.
He was also successful in the expedition of western and Eastern Chalukyas. He installed Shaktiverma on Vengi Throne.
He constructed a dam across the Kaveri River.
He was a devout follower of Saivism. He completed the construction of the famous Rajarajeswara temple or Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore in 1010 A.D.
His titles: Mummidi Chola, Jayankonda and Sivapadasekara.
He abdicated his throne for his son Rajendra Chola 1.