Jump to content

Draft:Invasion of Anuradhapura by Rastrakuta empire: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Content deleted Content added
Filled in 0 bare reference(s) with reFill 2
fixup tool error
Line 39: Line 39:


== According to Rashtrakuta sources ==
== According to Rashtrakuta sources ==
[[Rashtrakuta Empire|Rashtrakuta]] king and other sources such as [[Yasatilaka]] claims that king was gloriously reigning after having subdued the [[Pandya dynasty|Pândya]], [[Sinhalese people|Simhala]], [[Chola Empire|Chola]], Cherama and other kings.<ref name=":2" />
[[Rashtrakuta Empire|Rashtrakuta]] king and other sources such as [[Yasatilaka]] claims that king was gloriously reigning after having subdued the [[Pandya dynasty|Pândya]], [[Sinhalese people|Simhala]], [[Chola Empire|Chola]], Cherama and other kings.<ref name=":4" />


While there is no evidence of such occupation in [[Sri Lanka|Ceylon]] or Ceylon paying tribute to [[Rashtrakuta Empire|Rashtrakutas]]<ref name=":4"/>
While there is no evidence of such occupation in [[Sri Lanka|Ceylon]] or Ceylon paying tribute to [[Rashtrakuta Empire|Rashtrakutas]]<ref name=":4"/>

Revision as of 12:11, 26 June 2025

  • Comment: You have not cited multiple independent reliable sources that show why this event is significant enough to have an article of its own, even if it did happen. Try find some sources that give significant coverage to the event itself, e.g. a book or article about it. JacobTheRox(talk | contributions) 14:05, 24 June 2025 (UTC)


Invasion of Anuradhapura by Rashtrukuta empire
Date958 A.D
Location
Result Anuradhapura kingdom Anuradhapura kingdom victory
Belligerents
Anuradhapura kingdom Anuradhapura kingdom Rashtrakuta Empire
Commanders and leaders
General sena Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy casualties
Rashtrakuta invasion of Ceylon repulsed

The Invasion of Anuradhapura by Rashtrakuta empire was an event which took place in 958 A.D and it was the first invasion done by the Rashtrakuta empire on Ceylon and the battle determined the sorveneity of Ceylon.[1]

Before the invasion occurred

The Chola monarch Parantaka II attempted to conquer Ceylon but was defeated by the same general which defeated the Rashtrakutas.[2]

After Krishna III defeated the Cholas and slayed the Chola king his dominance over south India was absolute and he extracted tribute from Pandyas and Cheras,[3] He wanted to continue the expansion towards south.

Invasion of Ceylon

The attack from India was by the Rashtrakuta king, Krishna III in 958 A.D in an attempt to gain influence over Ceylon, A Ceylonese army was dispatched to intercept the incoming Army of the Rashtrakutas and The Ceylonese army decisively defeated his attempt on Conquering Ceylon and turning it into a tributary state after the failed attempt of the Rashtrakutas on conquering Ceylon the General of the Ceylonese army (General Sena) made a friendly treaty with the Emperor of the Rashtrakuta empire (Krishna III) this victory of Ceylon spread throughout the entire Jambudipa (South Asia).[1][2][4][3]

Aftermath

Ceylon didn't Participate in the South Indian political conflict thus Ceylon was able to stay at peace while Rashtrakutas and Cholas continued fighting until Rashtrakutas lost and around this period the Chola kingdom turned into a empire with this Ceylon was yet again brought into with South Indian political conflict.[4]

According to Rashtrakuta sources

Rashtrakuta king and other sources such as Yasatilaka claims that king was gloriously reigning after having subdued the Pândya, Simhala, Chola, Cherama and other kings.[3]

While there is no evidence of such occupation in Ceylon or Ceylon paying tribute to Rashtrakutas[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Yogasundram, Nath (2008). A comprehensive history of Sri Lanka from prehistory to Tsunami. Internet Archive. Colombo : Vijitha Yapa Publications. ISBN 978-955-665-002-0.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: publisher location (link)
  2. ^ a b History of Srilanka (4th ed.). Samudra book publications. p. 119. ISBN 978-955-8996-56-0.
  3. ^ a b c d Deoras, V. R. (1957). "Fresh Light on the Southern Campaigns of the R?sh?rak??a Emperor K?ish?a Iii". Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 20: 133–140. ISSN 2249-1937. JSTOR 44304453.
  4. ^ a b Mendis. G.C. (1940). The Early History Of Ceylon.