Q. Who was the famous Deccan Hindu King whose fleet crossed the Bay of Bengal with an army and conquered a number of sates in Sumatra, Java and Malaysia?
(a) Rajaraja I
(b) Rajendra Chola
(c) Pulakesin
(d) Mahipala II
Ans: (b) Rajendra Chola
Explanation: The famous Deccan Hindu King whose fleet crossed the Bay of Bengal with an army and conquered a number of states in Sumatra, Java, and Malaysia was (b) Rajendra Chola.
Rajendra Chola I was one of the most prominent rulers of the Chola dynasty in South India. He ascended the throne in 1014 CE and expanded the Chola Empire to its greatest extent. Rajendra Chola was an accomplished naval strategist and led several successful naval expeditions to Southeast Asia.
Under Rajendra Chola’s leadership, the Chola fleet crossed the Bay of Bengal and conducted military campaigns in various regions, including Sumatra, Java, and Malaysia. He established Chola control over these territories and even assumed titles such as “Gangaikonda Chola,” meaning the Chola who conquered the Ganges.
Rajaraja I was Rajendra Chola’s father and also an influential ruler of the Chola dynasty, known for constructing the famous Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur. Pulakesin was a king of the Chalukya dynasty in the Deccan region. Mahipala II was a king of the Pala dynasty in Bengal. Therefore, the correct answer to your question is (b) Rajendra Chola.
