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The Chola Empire's Kandalur Salai: The Naval Battle That Changed the Coast
In this episode of The Chola Empire, Lucas and Luna explore the Kandalur Salai, a naval engagement in the late 10th century that reshaped power along India's southwestern coast. We uncover how Rajaraja Chola I's fleet targeted the Chera stronghold of Kandalur, a fortified anchorage linked to the spice trade with Rome and Arabia. The conversation dives into the strategic use of swift catamarans and fire arrows, the role of the Ayyavole merchant guild in funding the campaign, and the mysterious 'Salai'—a term that may refer to a dockyard or a military school. We also touch…
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