Who built the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur which is one of the largest Hindu temples?

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The Correct answer is Rajaraja I.

Key Points

The Brihadeeswarar Temple, also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
It is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
The temple was built by the Chola emperor Rajaraja I between 1003 and 1010 AD.
The temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples".
The temple is an example of Dravidian architecture and is famous for its massive tower (Vimana).
The Vimana (temple tower) is one of the tallest in the world and measures about 66 meters (216 feet) in height.
The temple's main deity is a huge lingam (an abstract representation of Shiva) carved out of a single stone.

Additional Information

Rajendra Chola
- Rajendra Chola I was the son of Rajaraja I and succeeded him.
- He expanded the Chola empire to its zenith, reaching as far as the Ganges in North India and Southeast Asia.
- He built the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple to celebrate his victory over the Ganges.
Vijayalaya Chola
- Vijayalaya Chola was the founder of the Chola Empire.
- He established the Chola dynasty by capturing Thanjavur in the 9th century.
- He built the temple dedicated to Nisumbhasudani in Thanjavur.