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Chola Era's Forgotten Architect: Kundavai Pirattiyar's Legacy
In this episode, we explore the life and influence of Kundavai Pirattiyar, the elder sister of Rajaraja Chola I, whose political acumen and patronage shaped the Chola Empire. While her brother is celebrated for the Brihadeeswarar temple and naval campaigns, Kundavai quietly wielded power behind the scenes. We uncover her role in Rajaraja's succession, her strategic marriage alliances, and her generous endowments to temples and brahmins, which are recorded in inscriptions. We also examine how she navigated a male-dominated court, supported the bhakti movement, and left an indelible mark…
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