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Rajendra Chola's Ganges Expedition: A General's Ambition
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into Rajendra Chola I's legendary expedition to the Ganges River around 1023 CE. They explore the military campaign against the Pala king Mahipala, the diplomatic maneuvers with the Somavamsi dynasty of Odisha, and the symbolic significance of bringing Ganges water back to the Chola heartland. Lucas explains how this campaign was not just about conquest but about legitimizing Rajendra's rule and creating a new imperial identity, culminating in the construction of Gangaikonda Cholapuram. The conversation also touches on the role of the Chola…
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