Which one of the Chola kings conquered Ceylon?

Q. Which one of the Chola kings conquered Ceylon?

(a) Aditya I

(b) Rajaraja I

(c) Rajendra

(d) Vijayalaya

Ans: (b) Rajaraja I

Explanation: Rajaraja I, considered the most powerful Chola ruler, became king in 985 AD. Rajaraja invaded Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in 993 AD. The Thiruvalangadu copper-plate inscriptions mention that Rajaraja’s army crossed the ocean by ships and destroyed Anuradhapura, the 1400-year-old capital of Sinhalas.