Q47
Which one of the following Chola Kings conquered Ceylon (Singhal) first?
A.
Aditya - I
B.
Rajaraja - I
AnswerC.
Rajendra Chola
D.
Vijayalya
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Rajaraja -I conquered Ceylon (Singhal) first. The period of Chola rule in the island of Sri Lanka began with the invasion in 993 AD, when Raja Raja Chola sent a large Chola army which conquered the Anuradhapura Kingdom, in the north, and added it to the Chola Empire.