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Who was the Chola king under whose reign Brihadishwar Temple of Tanjore was constructed?
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- Rajendra I
- Kulottevnga I
- Rajaraja I
- Rajadhiraj I
Correct Option: A
Rajendra I was the Chola king and under his reign Brihadishwar Temple of Tanjore was constructed. The world's first complete granite temple, the Brihadeshwara temple is a distinctive example of temple architecture during the Tamil Chola dynasty (ca. 3rd cen. BCE-1279 CE). This temple was originally built during the early 9th century CE by Rajaraja Chola I and dedicated to Shiva.
