Q41
Which Chola king founded the city of Puhar?
A.
Rajendra Chola
B.
Ellara
C.
Senguttavan
D.
Karikala
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Puhar is a town of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Kaveripatnam. It was founded by Chola King Karikala Puhar served as the capital of the early Chola kings. Karikala was a Tamil Chola king who ruled southern India. He is attributed to the conquest of the whole of India up to the Himalayas and the construction of the flood banks of the river Kaveri. He is recognised as the greatest of the Early Cholas.