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Chola Empire's Hindu Missionaries in Southeast Asia
We often think of the Chola Empire as a military power that conquered Srivijaya and Kadaram, but their most enduring legacy was cultural. In this episode, we explore how Rajaraja I and his successors didn't just send fleets; they sent priests, scholars, and architects to Southeast Asia. We look at the transformation of Java into Javaka-desa, the construction of the Shiva temple in Ligor by King Kulasnapa Indivarman, and the intricate diplomatic marriages that linked the Chola court with the Sanjaya dynasty. You will hear about the Sanskrit inscriptions found in Sumatra and Malaysia, the…
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