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Chola Conquest of Sri Lanka (1017)

Type Event Region South Asia Time 1017

Around 1017 CE, Chola king Rajendra I completed the conquest of Sri Lanka, taking Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa and capturing Sinhalese king Mahinda V…

Timeline

  1. 1017Palk Strait · Sri LankaThe Chola fleet crossed from South Indian ports, landing in northern Sri Lanka and engaging the island's defenders, laying the groundwork for capturing the capital.
  2. 1017Polonnaruwa · Sri LankaChola forces captured the Sinhalese capital Polonnaruwa, took king Mahinda V prisoner, destroyed royal symbols, and established effective military control over the island.
  3. 1017–1018Island of Sri Lanka · Sri LankaThe Cholas stationed governors and military-administrative officials, collected tribute and controlled major ports, incorporating Sri Lanka into the imperial administration, known historically as the 'Chola Overlordship.'

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