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The Chola Administrative Machine and Temple Economy
In this episode of The Chola Empire: How South India Dominated the Indian Ocean, Lucas and Luna explore the sophisticated administrative system that powered the Chola dynasty. They delve into the remarkable village assembly system of the 'ur' and 'sabha,' the detailed inscriptions on copper plates and temple walls that recorded land grants and taxes, and the role of temples as economic hubs. The conversation covers the famous Uttaramerur inscriptions, which describe a democratic-like process for electing village council members through a lottery system. Lucas explains how…
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