Question

Which emperor conquered and annexed the northern part of Sri Lanka and named it Mummadi Cholamandalam?

A Rajaraja I
B Parantaka I
C Rajendra I
D Rajadhiraja I

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [A]

Rajaraja I destroyed the chera navy at Trivandrum, attacked Quilon, and captured Madurai. He also captured the northern Sri Lanka and named it Mummadichola mandalam. Rajaraja I also conquered the Maldives islands.

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