Q: 36 (IAS/2001)
question_subject:
History
question_exam:
IAS
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0,181,124,19,186,85,15
keywords:
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The Chola king who conquered Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka) was Rajendra I.
Rajendra I was a prominent ruler of the Chola dynasty in South India. He succeeded his father, Rajaraja I, and expanded the Chola Empire through various military campaigns. One of his major conquests was the invasion and annexation of Ceylon in the early 11th century. This conquest brought Ceylon under Chola rule for a significant period of time. Rajendra I`s successful expedition to Ceylon demonstrated the naval prowess and military strength of the Chola Empire during that era.