The Chola Land Survey: How Rajaraja I Measured an Empire

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The Chola Land Survey: How Rajaraja I Measured an Empire

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable land survey and revenue system implemented by Rajaraja I of the Chola Empire. Unlike the better-known village assemblies of Uttaramerur, this episode focuses on the sophisticated empire-wide cadastral survey that enabled the Chola state to tax agricultural land with unprecedented precision. Lucas explains how surveyors measured fields using a standardized unit called the kuli, recorded soil fertility, and classified villages into categories like brahmadeya and devadana. The survey was documented on copper plates and temple inscriptions, most famously the Tirumalai and Tiruvanamalai records. The conversation also touches on the role of the variyyam village committees and the impact of the survey on temple endowments and irrigation projects. Luna asks about the motivations behind such a meticulous system, and Lucas reveals how the survey reinforced royal authority, funded the Brihadeeswarar Temple, and laid the foundation for later Chola administrative efficiency. A fascinating look at how ancient empires managed resources at scale. #CholaEmpire #RajarajaI #LandSurvey #MedievalIndia #RevenueSystem #Kuli #Brahmadeya #Devadana #Variyyam #Brihadeeswarar #Tirumalai #Tiruvanamalai #CadastralSurvey #SouthIndianHistory #TempleEconomy #AdministrativeHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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