Q116
Who built Kallanai dam?
A.
Karikala Solan
AnswerB.
Rajaraja Chola I
C.
Rajendra Chola II
D.
Mahendravarman I
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Grand Anicut Dam or Kallanai Dam was built on the Cauvery river by King Karikalan of Chola dynasty in the first century. The dam has been built with uneven stones and is 329 m long and 20 m wide. It was constructed with the idea to divert water across the delta region for irrigation.