EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 7 MIN
The Chola Empire's War Elephants: The Battle of Takkolam
from The Chola Empire: How South India Dominated the Indian Ocean — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In 949 CE, the Chola crown prince Rajaditya died atop his war elephant at the Battle of Takkolam, a devastating clash with the Rashtrakuta Empire that nearly ended the Chola dynasty. This episode reconstructs that forgotten battle — the tactics, the elephants, and the political aftermath. We explore how Rajaditya's sacrifice became a turning point, the role of war elephants in South Indian warfare, and how the Cholas rebuilt under Sundara Chola. Featuring the Chola-Rashtrakuta rivalry, the medieval elephant corps, and the legacy of a prince who chose death over retreat. #BattleOfTakkolam #RajadityaChola #Rashtrakuta #CholaEmpire #WarElephants #MedievalIndia #SouthIndianHistory #KrishnaIII #SundaraChola #Takkolam #ElephantCorps #CholaMilitary #RashtrakutaCholaWar #IndianWarfare #History #FexingoHistory #SouthAsia #TamilHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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