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The Chola Empire's Naval Base at Nagapattinam
Before the great Chola expedition to Kadaram, before Rajendra's fleet sailed across the Bay of Bengal, there was a sleepy fishing village that became the empire's window to the world: Nagapattinam. This episode traces how Nagapattinam transformed from a small Pallava port into the Cholas' premier naval base and trade hub. We explore the Chudamani Vihara, a Buddhist monastery built by Srivijayan kings on Chola soil, and the diplomatic tightrope the Cholas walked between Srivijaya and Song China. We also uncover the role of the Ayyavole merchant guild in financing shipbuilding…
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