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Chola Temple Copperplates: The Charters That Ruled an Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the world of Chola copperplate charters — the inscribed metal records that functioned as the empire's legal and administrative backbone. From the Thiruvalangadu plates that crown Rajendra Chola I to the Anbil plates of Parantaka, these documents reveal how the Cholas managed land, taxes, temple donations, and royal orders. Lucas explains the physical process of creating a copperplate — from hammering the metal to engraving the text — and how the plates were often stored in temples as sacred records. The conversation touches on the role of the…
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