 He garrisoned the town of Sendamangalam in the former South Arcot district, converting it into a military stronghold.Kopperunchinga's ambition brought him into conflict with Yadava king Singhana II, with whom he fought a battle at Uratti in 1222 or 1223 CE.Soon after this he fought Hoysala king Vira Narasimha II in 1224.