Raja Raja Chola I conquered the northern half of Sri Lanka during his reign.
Rajendra invaded Ceylon in 1017 CE and annexed the entire island.
As a result of the campaign, Rajendra captured the regal jewels of the Pandyas, which Parantaka I tried to capture and the crown of the Sinhala king.
The Sinhala king Mahinda V was taken prisoner and transported to the Chola country.
Raja Raja Chola I conquered the northern half of Sri Lanka during his reign. Rajendra invaded Ceylon in 1017 CE and annexed the entire island. As a result of the campaign, Rajendra captured the regal jewels of the Pandyas, which Parantaka I tried to capture and the crown of the Sinhala king. The Sinhala king Mahinda V was taken prisoner and transported to the Chola country.
Rajendra Chola I