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Chola Empire's Diplomatic Marriages: Kundavai and the Chalukya Alliance
In this milestone 100th episode, we explore the strategic marriages that shaped the Chola Empire's political landscape, focusing on Kundavai, the elder sister of Rajaraja Chola I. While previous episodes covered royal women like Sembiyan Mahadevi, Kundavai's role as a diplomat and power broker during the Chalukya alliance is less known. We delve into her marriage to the Eastern Chalukya prince Vimaladitya, which cemented the Vengi alliance and influenced Chola expansion. We also discuss the political maneuvering behind marriages like that of Rajendra Chola I to the Srivijayan…
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