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Rajendra Chola's Forgotten Land Campaign in Bengal
While the Chola navy’s conquest of Srivijaya dominates history books, Rajendra Chola I’s land campaign into Bengal remains one of ancient India’s most audacious military feats. In this episode, we explore how a South Indian emperor marched his army north along the Ganges river system, reaching the banks of the Padma and challenging the Pala Empire. We examine the logistical nightmare of moving troops through unfamiliar terrain, the political fragmentation that allowed this incursion, and the controversial 'Gangaikonda Cholapuram' inscription that claims victory over distant…
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