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The Chola Empire's Secret Police: Intelligence and Espionage Under Rajaraja I
Beyond the grand temples and naval expeditions, the Chola Empire maintained a sophisticated intelligence network that kept the vast kingdom stable for centuries. This episode follows the shadowy figure of the 'kaduvetti' (spymaster) and the network of 'ottu' informants who reported on everything from village sabha meetings to potential rebellions in conquered territories like Kalinga and Sri Lanka. We examine how Rajaraja Chola I institutionalized surveillance through traveling inspection officers (variya-perumakkal) and the secret clauses embedded in the Tiruvalangadu…
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