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Chola Empire's Pandya Campaign: Rajaraja's Southern Conquest
In this episode of The Chola Empire, Lucas and Luna explore Rajaraja Chola I's campaign against the revived Pandya kingdom in the late 10th century. After decades of Pandya resistance and alliances with the Chera and Sri Lanka, Rajaraja launched a decisive invasion around 990 CE. We examine the battle of Thirupurambiyam, the capture of Madurai, and the installation of a Chola prince on the Pandya throne. Discover how Rajaraja used a combination of military might and strategic marriages to subdue the southern frontier, including the role of the Kodumbalur chiefs and the famous Pandya…
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