Multiple choice

Who is said to be the first south Indian conqueror of Sri Lanka and to which dynasty does he belong?

  1. Aditya—Cholas

  2. Nedunjeliyan—Cheras

  3. Senguttuvan—Pandyas

  4. Elara—Cholas

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Explanation

Elara was a Chola prince who invaded and conquered Sri Lanka, ruling it for over forty years. He is frequently cited in historical texts like the Mahavamsa as a notable South Indian ruler of the island.