Indian Naval Supremacy?

Despite being overshadowed by other dynasties, this Empire aimed to dominate the seas by a systemic approach

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The rulers leveraged the fertile Kaveri River valley and united peninsular India south of the Tungabhadra River

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A visionary ruler, attained economic and military prominence by setting the stage for naval dominance between 980-1100 BC

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Thiruvalangadu inscription mentions that Rajaraja Chola I conducted daring naval campaigns, invading Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and the Malabar Coast

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His son, Rajendra Chola raided Srivijaya's ports and confronted the Burmese kingdom of Pegu, marking influence across the Indian Ocean

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Virarajendra Chola's conquest of Kedah in Malaysia, in the late 11th-century features over reach of Chola naval power

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The Chola Navy, anchored at Nagapattinam, dominated the Bay of Bengal, with naval, and diplomatic efforts in Southeast Asia and China

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While the Chola Empire's naval might may be overlooked, its legacy endures as a pioneering force, setting a precedent for India's maritime prowess

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