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Chola Women Warriors: Velan Katti and the Queen's Army
While previous episodes explored Chola naval power, temple architecture, and merchant guilds, this episode uncovers a hidden layer of military history: the role of women in the Chola army. We examine the legend of Velan Katti, the female cavalry units known as 'Velaikkarar,' and the political influence of queens like Sembiyan Mahadevi and Tribhuvana Ninaippiran Makadevi. Through inscriptions from Thanjavur and Gangaikonda Cholapuram, we trace how royal patronage created spaces for female agency, from land grants to military service. The narrative moves beyond the battlefield to…
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