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The Chola Empire's Secret Weapon: The Village Assembly
In this episode of The Chola Empire, Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable system of local self-governance that underpinned Chola power for centuries. We zoom in on the village assemblies known as 'ur' and 'sabha', which managed everything from tax collection to temple construction, irrigation, and even criminal justice. Using inscriptions from Uttaramerur, we discover how the Chola state delegated authority to these grassroots bodies, creating a resilient administrative framework that outlasted many centralized empires. The conversation touches on the qualifications for…
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