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Chola Empire: How Rajendra I Transformed the Tamil Military
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Rajendra Chola I's military reforms that turned the Chola Empire into a formidable land and naval power. They discuss the reorganization of the Chola army into permanent regiments like the 'Niliya Parivara' and 'Tirunethra,' the role of the elephant corps and bowmen, and how innovations like shielded cavalry and fortified supply chains enabled campaigns from the Ganges to Kadaram. The episode also covers the logistics behind Rajendra's massive expeditions, including the use of war elephants and riverine transport, and how…
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