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| Rajendra Chola I | |
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Sculpture of Rajendra I
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| Reign | 1012–1044 CE |
| Ethnic | Tamil |
| Titles | Parakesari, Yuddhamalla, Mummudi, Gangaikonda Chola |
| Predecessor | Rajaraja Chola |
| Successor | Rajadhiraja Chola I |
| Consort | Tribhuvana Mahadeviyar Pancavan Madeviyar Viramadevi |
| Children | Rajadhiraja Chola I Rajendra Chola II Virarajendra Chola Arulmolinangayar Ammangadevi |
| Dynasty | Chola Dynasty |
| Father | Rajaraja Chola |
| Religious beliefs | Hinduism, Shaivism |
Rajendra Chola I (Rajendra Chola the Great; Tamil: முதலாம் இராசேந்திர சோழன்) was an emperor of the Chola dynasty in medieval India. He was the son of Rajaraja Chola I. He became the king of the empire in 1014 CE after his father died. He had been made co-regent in 1012. He was one of the greatest rulers and military leaders of the Chola Empire.
Images for kids
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Gangaikonda Cholapuram was built by Rajendra Chola to celebrate his success in the Ganges Expedition
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Brihadeeswarar temple inscription reading "Gangaikondacholan"
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Stone sculpture with Tamil Inscription, Chokkanathaswamy temple, Bangalore built in 10th century AD
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Tamil Inscription at Chokkanathaswamy temple