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Chola Gold Coins and the Economy of the Bay of Bengal
While we have explored the Cholas' naval might, temple architecture, and irrigation systems in previous episodes, the true engine of their empire was its currency. In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine the Chola gold dinars that flowed from Kaveripattinam to Southeast Asia. We look at how these coins, bearing the tiger emblem and the name of Rajaraja I, standardized trade across the Indian Ocean. The conversation traces the minting process, the role of the Nagarathar guilds in managing bullion, and the surprising discovery of Chola coins in distant lands like Vietnam and Japan. By…
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