Multiple choice

In which year of his reign did Rajendra Chol invade Sri Lanka?

  1. Seventh

  2. Fifth

  3. Eleventh

  4. Eighth
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rajendra Chola I invaded Sri Lanka during the fifth year of his reign (c. 1017-1018 CE). He completed his father Rajraja I's conquest of the island, defeated the Sinhalese king Mahinda V, and captured the capital Anuradhapura. This was part of the Chola expansion that brought all of Sri Lanka under Chola control for several decades. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.

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