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The Chola Copper Plate Charters: Unearthing an Empire's Lost Records
In this episode of The Chola Empire, Lucas and Luna dive into the world of Chola copper plate charters—engraved records that have survived centuries to reveal the empire's administration, economy, and social life. Focusing on the Anbil Plates and the Leyden Plates, they explore how these inscriptions detail land grants, tax systems, and the roles of local assemblies (ur, sabha). The conversation touches on the reign of Parantaka Chola I and Rajaraja Chola I, the significance of the Brihadeeswarar Temple, and the insights provided by epigraphists who deciphered these texts. Discover how…
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