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Chola Empire Temple Economy: How Brihadeeswarar Ran a City
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the vast temple economy that underpinned the Chola Empire, focusing on the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur. They discuss how Rajaraja I's grand temple wasn't just a place of worship but an economic powerhouse, managing over 300 villages, employing hundreds of priests, dancers, musicians, and artisans, and operating as a bank and landowner. The conversation covers the temple's administrative structure, including the sabha (village assembly) and the temple's role in redistributing wealth, supporting irrigation projects, and…
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