Ancient Democracy: How Tamil Nadu's Uttaramerur Inscriptions Reveal World's Earliest Democratic Model

Nov 30, 2025 02:35 am CST

Discover how the Chola-era Uttaramerur inscriptions in Tamil Nadu's Vaikuntha Perumal Temple document one of the world's earliest democratic systems. Dating back over 1,000 years, this sophisticated electoral process known as the Kudavolai system featured transparent selection methods, strict eligibility criteria, and comprehensive governance frameworks that predated modern democratic institutions.