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Chola Monsoon Logistics: How Wind Made an Empire
While previous episodes explored the Chola navy's battles and merchant guilds, this episode examines the invisible engine of their power: the monsoon winds. Lucas and Luna trace how Rajaraja I and Rajendra Chola I didn't just sail ships, but sailed calendars. They discuss the precise timing of the southwest and northeast monsoons, the logistical nightmare of provisioning fleets across the Bay of Bengal, and how the Kaveri Delta’s water management systems fed the sailors who conquered Srivijaya and Kadaram. From the bustling ports of Nagapattinam to the strategic islands of the…
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