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Chola Naval Power: Rajendra's 1025 Srivijaya Raid
In 1025, Rajendra Chola I launched a naval raid across the Bay of Bengal that stunned Southeast Asia. This episode unpacks how the Chola fleet reached Srivijaya, why Rajendra targeted its capital Kadaram, and what the raid really accomplished. We trace the route from Nagapattinam through the Nicobar Islands, examine the strategic use of monsoon winds and shallow-draft ships, and weigh the evidence from the Thiruvalangadu plates against Chinese records. We also explore the aftermath: the decline of Srivijaya, the rise of new Malay powers, and the enduring Chola influence on Southeast Asian…
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