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Chola Empire's Water Revolution: The Kaveri Delta Canals
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Chola Empire's extraordinary hydraulic engineering—the vast network of canals, reservoirs, and sluice gates that turned the Kaveri Delta into one of the most productive agricultural regions in the medieval world. They discuss how the Chola kings, starting from the 9th century, built and maintained an intricate water management system that included the Grand Anicut, a massive stone dam across the Kaveri, and the Kallanai, which still functions today. Lucas explains the role of the ur and sabha village assemblies in organizing labor and settling…
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