46. The Chola king who built the temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram in commemoration of his conquests in North India was:
a) Rajendra Chola I
b) Rajaraja Chola I
c) Kulottunga Chola I
d) Parantaka Chola I
47. The Cholas were known for their architectural style characterized by towering entrance gateways known as:
a) Gopurams
b) Shikharas
c) Mandapas
d) Prakaras
48. The Chola king who was known for his administrative reforms and efficient governance was:
a) Rajendra Chola I
b) Rajaraja Chola I
c) Kulottunga Chola I
d) Parantaka Chola I
49. The Chola empire had a well-developed system of land grants to temples and religious institutions known as:
a) Devadana
b) Dharma
c) Upanishad
d) Veda
50. The Chola king who was known for his patronage of the Tamil language and literature was:
a) Rajendra Chola I
b) Rajaraja Chola I
c) Kulottunga Chola I
d) Parantaka Chola I
