UPSC Prelims 2001·GS1·history·ancient history

Which one of the Chola kings conquered Ceylon?

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  1. AAditya I
  2. BRajaraja I
  3. CRajendraCorrect
  4. DVijayalaya

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Rajendra Chola I. While his father, Rajaraja I, began the conquest of northern Ceylon, it was Rajendra I who completed the conquest of the entire island. He defeated the Sinhalese king Mahinda V and annexed the whole of Ceylon into the Chola Empire, making it a province. Therefore, he is credited with the complete conquest of the island.
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