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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 8 MIN

The Chola Empire's Silk Road of the Sea

from The Chola Empire: How South India Dominated the Indian Ocean — Fexingo History · host Fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Chola Empire's maritime trade network that connected South India to China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. They discuss the role of the Ayyavole and Manigramam guilds, the Chola missions to the Song court, and the discovery of Tamil inscriptions in Quanzhou. The conversation highlights how the Cholas dominated the Indian Ocean for centuries through a combination of naval power, diplomatic savvy, and economic integration, leaving a legacy that reshaped global commerce. #CholaEmpire #IndianOceanTrade #SongDynasty #Ayyavole #Manigramam #Quanzhou #MaritimeHistory #SouthIndia #SilkRoad #NavalHistory #TamilEpigraphy #Kaveri #RajarajaChola #RajendraChola #Nagarapattinam #History #FexingoHistory #AncientTrade #IndianOcean #BrihadeeswararTemple Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Chola Empire's maritime trade network that connected South India to China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. They discuss the role of the Ayyavole and Manigramam guilds, the Chola missions to the Song court, and the discovery of Tamil inscriptions in Quanzhou. The conversation highlights how the Cholas dominated the Indian Ocean for centuries through a combination of naval power, diplomatic savvy, and economic integration, leaving a legacy that reshaped global commerce. #CholaEmpire #IndianOceanTrade #SongDynasty #Ayyavole #Manigramam #Quanzhou #MaritimeHistory #SouthIndia #SilkRoad #NavalHistory #TamilEpigraphy #Kaveri #RajarajaChola #RajendraChola #Nagarapattinam #History #FexingoHistory #AncientTrade #IndianOcean #BrihadeeswararTemple Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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