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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox military conflict Шаблон:Campaignbox Polonnaruwa period conflicts

In 1173, an invasion began against the dynasties of South India by the Sinhalese king and conqueror Maha Parakramabahu.[1]Шаблон:Sfn His armies and Vira pandya armies first captured the Pandyan kingdom, and then advanced into Chola Nadu, attacking the Tondi and Pasi regions of Present-day Ramanathapuram.

Background

Шаблон:Unreferenced section Шаблон:Main article In approximately 1173, the Sinhalese kingdom of Polonnaruwa, invaded the neighbouring Pandya kingdom and overthrew its leader Kulasekhara Pandyan. The Sinhalese monarch, Parakramabahu I ordered Vira Pandyan to be installed to the throne. However due to the Chola king, Rajadhiraja's increased his involvement in the war, the Chola mainland Ramanathapuram region Tondi and pasi became a target of the invading forces.

Invasion of Chola kingdoms

After conquering the Pandyan kingdom,[1]He burnt up to 30 kilometers of the Chola kingdom as a punishment for the interference in the war.Шаблон:Sfn The captives were sent for works, such as repairing the stupas.Шаблон:Sfn

Chola reactions

Шаблон:Unreferenced section Rajadhiraja instructed his general to kill Lankapura. Meanwhile, the fear-ridden residents, started performing for Shiva, expecting for relief from the invaders.

The worshippers carried the worship for 28 days, until they received the news Lankapura had retreated. The chief who ruled the village of Arapakkam, Edirisola Subramanam, granted the village to a Hindu priest who helped conduct worships.

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