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Rajaraja's Gold: The Chola Empire's Currency Revolution
The Chola Empire under Rajaraja I didn't just conquer territory—it revolutionized money. This episode digs into the gold and silver coins that powered South India's economy from the 10th to 13th centuries. Lucas and Luna examine the unmistakable design of the RajaRaja Chola coin—obverse: a standing king under a lamp, reverse: a seated goddess—and how it became a trusted brand across the Indian Ocean. They explore the minting process at Tanjore, the discovery of coin hoards in Sri Lanka and Sumatra that prove Chola trade networks, and the shift from barter to cash in village…
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