Which one of the Chola kings conquered Ceylon ? A. Aditya I B. Rajaraja I C. Rajendra D. Vijayalaya

The correct answer is (C). The Chola king who completely conquered Ceylon (Sri Lanka) was Rajendra I. His father, Rajaraja I, initiated the invasion of Ceylon in 993 CE, conquering only the northern half of the island and naming it Mummudi-sola-mandala. Rajendra I completed the conquest in 1017 CE by capturing the entire...

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Which one of the Chola kings conquered Ceylon ?

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The Chola king who completely conquered Ceylon (Sri Lanka) was Rajendra I.

His father, Rajaraja I, initiated the invasion of Ceylon in 993 CE, conquering only the northern half of the island and naming it Mummudi-sola-mandala.
Rajendra I completed the conquest in 1017 CE by capturing the entire island, including the remote southern regions.
He defeated the Sinhala king Mahinda V and took him as a captive to the Chola empire.

Because Rajendra I annexed the entire island, he is historically recognized as the Chola king who fully conquered Ceylon.

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