Multiple choice

Which one of the following Chola kings conquered Ceylon first?

  1. Aditya I

  2. Rajaraja I

  3. Rajendra

  4. Vijayalya
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Explanation

Rajendra Chola I (1014-1044 CE), son of Rajaraja I, was the Chola king who first conquered Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka) around 1017-1018 CE. He completed the conquest begun by his father and even adopted the title 'Cholapandya' for his victory. Aditya I expanded the Chola empire but did not conquer Ceylon, while Vijayalaya was the founder of the Chola empire.

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