HISTORY
CHOLA
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Question
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Which chola ruler completed the conquest of Sri Lanka?
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Rajendra I
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Parantaka I
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Raja Raja I
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Vijayalaya I
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Rajaraja I, considered the most powerful Chola ruler, became king in 985 AD. Rajaraja invaded Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in 993 AD.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ruling over Ceylon In 1018 AD, Rajendra Chola I continued his father’s work and set off a campaign in Illam, Ceylon (present day Sri Lanka) and captured the Sri Lankan capital of Anuradhapura. He later turned to controlling and taking over all of the country/land of Ceylon.
Detailed explanation-3: -In 1025 CE, Rajendra led Chola forces across the Indian Ocean and invaded Srivijaya, attacking several places in Malaysia and Indonesia. The Chola sacked Kadaram (the capital) and Pannai in Sumatra and Malaiyur in the Malay Peninsula.
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