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The Chola Empire's Shadow War: Rajadhiraja and the Battle of Koppam
The Battle of Koppam in 1052 was the climax of a century-long struggle between the Cholas and the Western Chalukyas, a rivalry that reshaped South India. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the dramatic events leading to the battle, where Chola emperor Rajadhiraja I, in an unprecedented move for a Tamil king, led his forces from the front and died in combat. They examine the political landscape of the Deccan, the personal ambitions of Rajadhiraja and his younger brother Rajendra II, and the controversial aftermath of the battle, including how Rajendra II concealed his brother's death…
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