In the early eleventh century, the Chola king Rajendra I built a Shiva temple and filled it with a Sun-pedestal seized from the __________.

Correct option is C

In the early eleventh century, Chola king Rajendra I built a Shiva temple in his capital he filled it with prized statues seized from defeated rulers. An incomplete list included: a Sun-pedestal from the Chalukyas, a Ganesha statue and several statues of Durga; a Nandi statue from the eastern Chalukyas; an image of Bhairava (a form of Shiva) and Bhairavi from the Kalingas of Orissa; and a Kali statue from the Palas of Bengal.
 Rajendra I took the title of “Gangai Kondan” after his victory in the Gangetic Plains.
 Gangaikonda Cholapuram: was established by Rajendra Chola I after his victorious expedition up to the Gangetic plains.
 Rajesvaram temple (Shiva temple) was also built by Rajendra-I to celebrate his victory in the north.