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The Chola Empire's Village Democracy: Kudavolai Elections at Uttaramerur
In this episode, we delve into one of ancient India's most remarkable political innovations: the Kudavolai system of village self-governance. The Uttaramerur inscriptions, dating from the reign of Parantaka Chola I in the 10th century, describe a sophisticated electoral process where villagers drew lots from a pot to select representatives for various committees—covering everything from temple management to irrigation and tax collection. Lucas and Luna explore how this system worked, the qualifications required for candidates (including age, property, and knowledge of scriptures), and…
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