Rajendra Chola

Timeline

1. c. 1002–1014Thanjavur · ThanjavurRajendra was made crown prince and co-ruler in the later years of his father Rajaraja Chola's reign, and succeeded on his father's death in 1014, inheriting a Chola realm and naval system already at their zenith.
2. 1017–1020Anuradhapura · AnuradhapuraRajendra led another campaign against Sri Lanka, capturing and controlling the island's main political centers, bringing Ceylon under direct Chola rule and consolidating his sea power in the Indian Ocean.
3. 1025–1044Gangaikonda · GangaikondaIn 1025 Rajendra led a large fleet against Srivijaya and other Southeast Asian ports; spoils and tribute strengthened the imperial treasury. He established a new capital at Gangaikonda and built a large Shiva temple, proclaiming his northern campaigns and maritime hegemony with the title 'Conqueror of the Ganges'.