Chola Gangam Ponneri

India / Tamil Nadu / Jayankondam /
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This big lake was constructed by Chola King Rajendra chola I during 1020 A.D. in memory of his victory over then Rulers of Ganga River Basin including Bengal Kings and Kalinga dynasties ( Orissa ). During the Glorious Chola days, Bay of Bengal was referred as 'Lake of Cholas'.
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Coordinates:   11°12'20"N   79°25'13"E
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