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Chola Naval Spies: Kadalpuram's Secret Archives
While previous episodes explored the Chola navy’s power and Srivijaya campaigns, this episode uncovers the intelligence apparatus that made them possible. We dive into the Kadalpuram archives, the secret coastal spy network led by Admiral Vira Chola. Discover how the Cholas used monsoon winds not just for travel, but as a communication schedule to gather real-time data on Southeast Asian politics. Learn about the Manigramam guilds acting as double agents, the Kudavolai system’s role in selecting naval officers, and how specific intelligence on the Sanjaya dynasty’s internal fractures allowed…
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