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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 6 MIN

The Chola Empire's Sri Lanka Campaign: A Conquest That Shaped an Era

from The Chola Empire: How South India Dominated the Indian Ocean — Fexingo History · host Fexingo

Lucas and Luna delve into the Chola Empire's invasion of Sri Lanka under Rajaraja Chola I and Rajendra Chola I, focusing on the conquest of Anuradhapura and the establishment of a Chola province in the island. They explore the strategic motives, the key figure of Mahinda V, and the cultural and economic impacts, including the plunder of Buddhist relics and the integration of Lanka into the Chola trade network. The episode highlights the resistance led by Vijayabahu I and the eventual Chola retreat, tying it to broader shifts in Indian Ocean politics. Specific terms discussed include Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Mahinda V, Vijayabahu I, and the Chola city of Jananathamangalam. #CholaEmpire #SriLanka #RajarajaCholaI #RajendraCholaI #Anuradhapura #MahindaV #VijayabahuI #Polonnaruwa #Jananathamangalam #IndianOcean #MedievalHistory #SouthIndianHistory #Buddhism #Hinduism #Conquest #TamilHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

Lucas and Luna delve into the Chola Empire's invasion of Sri Lanka under Rajaraja Chola I and Rajendra Chola I, focusing on the conquest of Anuradhapura and the establishment of a Chola province in the island. They explore the strategic motives, the key figure of Mahinda V, and the cultural and economic impacts, including the plunder of Buddhist relics and the integration of Lanka into the Chola trade network. The episode highlights the resistance led by Vijayabahu I and the eventual Chola retreat, tying it to broader shifts in Indian Ocean politics. Specific terms discussed include Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Mahinda V, Vijayabahu I, and the Chola city of Jananathamangalam. #CholaEmpire #SriLanka #RajarajaCholaI #RajendraCholaI #Anuradhapura #MahindaV #VijayabahuI #Polonnaruwa #Jananathamangalam #IndianOcean #MedievalHistory #SouthIndianHistory #Buddhism #Hinduism #Conquest #TamilHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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