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Chola Water Management: The Kaveri Delta's Ancient Engineering
While previous episodes have charted the Chola Empire’s naval dominance and temple architecture, this episode turns its gaze to the hydraulic infrastructure that made such power possible. We explore the intricate irrigation systems of the Kaveri Delta during the reigns of Rajaraja I and Rajendra Chola I, examining how state-sponsored water management transformed agriculture and society. Lucas and Luna discuss the construction of large-scale tanks like the Periyanayaki Tank and the smaller village-level kaccis, revealing a sophisticated bureaucracy responsible for water allocation. Through the…
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