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Chola Temple Irrigation: Farming the Kaveri Delta
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the Chola Empire transformed the Kaveri Delta into a highly productive agricultural heartland through sophisticated temple-based irrigation systems. They discuss the construction of tanks like the Periya Eri, the role of village assemblies in maintaining canals, and the innovative use of sluice gates to manage water flow. The episode highlights specific inscriptions from the Brihadeeswarar temple that detail water rights and dispute resolution, and touches on the 'Eighteen Eighties' assembly of the Vadakur village, which managed drought…
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