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Chola Lanka: How the Cholas Ruled Sri Lanka
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Chola Empire's occupation of Sri Lanka, from Rajaraja I's invasion in 993 CE to Rajendra I's consolidation and the shift of Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa. They discuss the Mahavamsa chronicle's account, the rebellion of Chola prince Vikramabahu, and the eventual Pandya reconquest. Learn about the Chola administrative structures in Lanka, the construction of Shiva temples, and the lasting cultural exchange between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. It's a story of conquest, resistance, and assimilation that shaped the island for…
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