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Chola Naval Intelligence: The Srivijaya Campaign
While previous episodes have explored the Chola Empire’s temple economy, bronze sculpture, and pearl trade, this episode turns its gaze to the high seas and the strategic brilliance of Rajendra Chola I’s 1025 CE expedition against Srivijaya. We move beyond the logistics of monsoon sailing to examine the intelligence network that made the campaign possible, focusing on the role of Ayyavole, the maritime guilds of Manigramam and Nagarathar, and the diplomatic precursors set by Rajaraja I. Lucas and Luna discuss how naval power was projected not just through force but through information…
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