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Karikala Chola and the Battle of Venni: Tamil Victory
Before the imperial Cholas built temples and navies, a Sangam-era king named Karikala Chola transformed a river town into a powerhouse. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Battle of Venni, fought around 190 CE, where Karikala defeated a confederation of eleven chieftains and cemented Chola dominance in the Kaveri delta. They discuss the Pattinappalai poem's vivid descriptions of his war elephants and fortifications, his construction of the Kallanai dam—one of the world's oldest water-regulation structures—and how his legacy shaped later Chola identity. The conversation…
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