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The Chola Empire's Temple Inscriptions as Historical Records
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the Chola Empire used temple inscriptions as a sophisticated system of record-keeping, far beyond mere religious dedications. They focus on the detailed inscriptions of Rajaraja Chola I at the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, which list everything from tax revenues and land grants to the names of dancers, musicians, and their salaries. These inscriptions offer an unparalleled window into Chola administration, economy, and society. Lucas explains how the tirumandira-olai (temple bureaucrats) inscribed these records on stone and copper plates…
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