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Raja Chola: Ancient India's 'James Bond' King Who Conquered Lanka with 500 Spies
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Raja Raja Chola I: Ancient India's 'James Bond' King Conquers Lanka with Spies, Not Swords
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04-03-2026, 11:37
Raja Raja Chola I: Ancient India's 'James Bond' King Conquers Lanka with Spies, Not Swords
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Raja Raja Chola I, dubbed 'James Bond King', captured Sri Lanka's Anuradhapura in 993 AD using an extensive espionage network.
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His 'Orukku' or 'Upacharak' intelligence system deployed 500 spies disguised as merchants, monks, and sailors.
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Spies gathered crucial information on Anuradhapura's defenses, army, ports, and local discontent for three years.
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The Chola navy, led by Raja Raja Chola I, attacked based on intelligence, securing northern Sri Lanka without a major battle.
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This victory established Polonnaruwa as the new capital 'Ilamandalam' and showcased the power of information and naval strategy.
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