--- product_id: 689969121 title: "Lords of Earth And Sea : A History of The Chola Empire" price: "1863352₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/689969121-lords-of-earth-and-sea-a-history-of-the-chola store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # Lords of Earth And Sea : A History of The Chola Empire **Price:** 1863352₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lords of Earth And Sea : A History of The Chola Empire - **How much does it cost?** 1863352₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/689969121-lords-of-earth-and-sea-a-history-of-the-chola) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The great empire of the Cholas was unexpected. It sprouted out of the blue in the Kaveri floodplain around 850 CE. Till then, the region had for centuries been dotted by self-governing village assemblies. From here, the Cholas established a vast empire, the first – and only – time an empire based in coastal South India was the dominant power of the subcontinent: a perch usually occupied by the Deccan or northern India. The Cholas were as creative and imaginative as they were unexpected. They built stupendous temples – the tallest freestanding structures on earth after the pyramids of Egypt. Chola queens popularized new forms of gods and worship, such as the iconic Nataraja and the singing of Tamil poems to deities. And they were spectacularly daring, raiding not just the powerful Deccan and North India but also Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka. For a dynasty that was so influential – and is so loved today – its actual historical achievements were surprisingly forgotten by the late nineteenth century, for they had faded into myth and legend. In this book, the award-winning historian Anirudh Kanisetti brings to life the world of the Cholas. Not just the world of kings and queens attended by generals and ‘service retinue’ women – but the stories of the ‘little people’, whose lives were buffeted by big events. What was life like on board a merchant vessel making its way from the Tamil coast to Southeast Asia and China? What kind of food was served at temples to devotees and to soldiers in times of war? What became of a landless peasant who murdered his brother in a fit of rage? Why did a noble woman commit sati holding a lemon over her head? Based on thousands of inscriptions and hundreds of secondary sources, this deeply researched book is not just a procession of dazzling kings and queens but also a portal that transports us to the peasant settlements of over a thousand years ago. In this book, Kanisetti crucially separates fact from fiction and tells us one of the most extraordinary stories in human history. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #14,392 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #40 in Ancient History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 212 Reviews | ## Images ![Lords of Earth And Sea : A History of The Chola Empire - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bD8bgzrmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***R on 5 April 2026* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by G***R on 10 February 2026* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by B***H on 22 January 2026* ## Frequently Bought Together - Lords of Earth And Sea : A History of The Chola Empire - Lords Of The Deccan: Southern India From The Chalukyas To --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/689969121-lords-of-earth-and-sea-a-history-of-the-chola](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/689969121-lords-of-earth-and-sea-a-history-of-the-chola) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*