EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 8 MIN
The Chola Copper Plate Charters: Unearthing an Empire's Lost Records
from The Chola Empire: How South India Dominated the Indian Ocean — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode of The Chola Empire, Lucas and Luna dive into the world of Chola copper plate charters—engraved records that have survived centuries to reveal the empire's administration, economy, and social life. Focusing on the Anbil Plates and the Leyden Plates, they explore how these inscriptions detail land grants, tax systems, and the roles of local assemblies (ur, sabha). The conversation touches on the reign of Parantaka Chola I and Rajaraja Chola I, the significance of the Brihadeeswarar Temple, and the insights provided by epigraphists who deciphered these texts. Discover how these 'lost records' challenge earlier views of medieval India and illuminate the sophisticated governance of the Chola Empire. #CholaEmpire #CopperPlateCharters #AnbilPlates #LeydenPlates #ParantakaChola #RajarajaChola #BrihadeeswararTemple #TamilEpigraphy #Ur #Sabha #MedievalIndia #SouthIndianHistory #LandGrants #Inscriptions #Epigraphy #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast #SouthIndia #IndianOcean Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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