In which year did the Chola king Rajaraja I ascend the throne?

Correct Answer: 985 AD

Subject: Ancient History

988 AD
985 AD
983 AD
980 AD

Explanation: Rajaraja I ascended the Chola throne in 985 AD and ruled until 1014 AD. He adopted the policy of "blood and iron" to vastly expand the Chola Empire. Extra Info: He constructed the famous Brihadeshwara Temple in Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu), which is entirely built of granite and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.