Who was the earliest known Chola King who conquered Sri Lanka and ruled it?
Who Was The First Chola King to Conquer Sri Lanka?
The earliest known Chola king who conquered Sri Lanka and ruled it was King Rajaraja Chola I. He ascended to the throne of the Chola dynasty in 985 CE and was one of the most prominent rulers of the Chola Empire in South India. King Rajaraja Chola I launched a military campaign against Sri Lanka, known as the Chola invasion of Sri Lanka, in the late 10th century. He successfully defeated the reigning Sri Lankan king, Mahinda V, and established Chola rule over the island. Rajaraja Chola I’s conquest of Sri Lanka solidified the Chola Empire’s influence and control over a significant part of the Indian Ocean region. His reign marked a period of extensive political, economic, and cultural expansion for the Chola dynasty. Rajaraja Chola I is remembered as one of the greatest rulers in South Indian history, and his legacy continues to be celebrated in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka.
– Written By Dikshu Tak
