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Chola Chariots: Horses That Built an Empire
While the Cholas are famous for their navy and temples, their military dominance rested on a sophisticated cavalry system that transformed South Indian warfare. This episode explores the Chola war horses, imported from Central Asia via the 'Yavana' trade routes, and how they integrated with local breeds to create a formidable mobile force. We examine the logistics of horse breeding in the Kaveri Delta, the role of the Manigramam guilds in financing these imports, and the tactical advantages this mobility gave Rajendra Chola I during his northern campaigns against the Pala Empire…
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