War in Ancient India c10.102

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c10.102

The Choḷas also maintained a strong fleet with which they not only invaded and subjugated Ceylon frequently but also undertook oversea expeditions. Parāntaka invaded Ceylon, but his attempt was not a success. Likewise during the days of Sundara Choḷa there was an unsuccessful expedition against Ceylon. Among the conquests of Rājarāja, Ceylon was one and his invasion of that island finds expression in the Tiruvālaṅgāḍu plates⁶⁷ where it is described as follows:

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