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The Chola Navy: Pioneers of Indian Ocean Power
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the engineering and strategy behind the Chola navy, which dominated the Indian Ocean from the 9th to 13th centuries. They explore how Rajendra Chola I built a fleet capable of projecting power across the Bay of Bengal, including the audacious 1025 CE raid on the Srivijaya Empire. The conversation covers ship design—like the massive 'kollam' and swift 'odam' vessels—navigation techniques using monsoon winds and the Southern Cross, and the navy's role in protecting trade routes. Lucas explains how the Cholas maintained a…
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