Rajendra Chola I (c. 971–1044 CE) stands as one of history’s greatest emperors, renowned for expanding the Chola Empire from southern India to the Ganges River and into Southeast Asia. As the son of Rajaraja Chola I, he not only unified South India by defeating rivals like the Cheras, Pandyas, and Sri Lankans but also led a famous campaign to North India, earning the titles “Gangaikonda Chola” and
