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Chola Empire's Uttaramerur: Democracy in Bronze Age India
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable democratic institutions of the Chola Empire, focusing on the famous Uttaramerur inscriptions. Dating from the reign of Parantaka I in the 10th century, these stone records detail a sophisticated system of local governance, complete with written constitutions, term limits, qualifications for candidates, and even grounds for impeachment. Lucas explains how the sabha of Uttaramerur functioned as a village assembly, with members chosen by a lottery system using palm-leaf tickets. The inscriptions reveal a society where candidates were…
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