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Chola Era Tamil Merchant Guilds: The Ayyavole and Manigramam
In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the powerful merchant guilds of the Chola Empire, the Ayyavole and Manigramam, which dominated trade across the Indian Ocean. They explore how these guilds operated as transnational corporations, with their own armies, courts, and even insurance schemes. The conversation highlights the famous Ayyavole inscription from Takuapa, Thailand, which lists their code of conduct, and discusses their role in funding temple construction and maintaining diplomatic ties with the Song Dynasty. Lucas explains how these guilds were more than just businesses—they…
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