Later Chola Diplomacy
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2012
Evidence Source
UPSC Level
ID: HIS_MED_2012_64 Ref: K.A. Nilakanta Sastri, The Cholas
Who was the Chola monarch who gave complete freedom to Sri Lanka and got his daughter married to the Sinhala Prince?
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Kulottunga I was the Chola ruler who withdrew direct control from Sri Lanka, recognizing its independence and forming a marital alliance with the Sinhala royalty.