Vijayalaya, who belonged to the ancient chiefly family of the Cholas from Uraiyur, captured the delta from the Muttaraiyar in the middle of the 9th century and built the town of ______________.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Thanjavur. Vijayalaya, the founder of the Chola Empire, established Thanjavur as the capital in the 9th century after capturing it from the Muttaraiyar dynasty.
Incorrect Options Explanations:
·  Kanchipuram: Kanchipuram was a prominent city during the Pallava dynasty, not built by Vijayalaya.
·  Vengi: Vengi was founded by the Eastern Chalukyas, not Vijayalaya.
·  Darasuram: Darasuram was built by Rajaraja Chola I, Vijayalaya's successor, and is known for its architecture.
Information Booster:
Vijayalaya Chola:
· Role: Founder of the Chola Empire, he consolidated Chola power and started the dynasty's rule over Tamil Nadu.
· Capital: Built Thanjavur as the Chola capital.
· Death: In 891 AD.
· Successor: Aditya I (son of Vijayalaya).
· Predecessor: Muttaraiyar dynasty, from whom he captured the delta.
· Famous Temple in Area: Brihadeeswarar Temple, located in Thanjavur.
· Famous Contemporaries:
· Rajaraja Chola I (grandson of Vijayalaya), one of the greatest Chola rulers.
· Vijayanagara Kings (later period).