Military assault, executed with the element of surprise, possesses the potential to significantly change the outcome of a war. This strategy often disrupts the enemy’s plans, lowers their morale, and achieves critical objectives with minimal initial resistance. The Chera kingdoms (300 BC–300 AD) of southern India are believed to be the pioneer of tactics such as suicide attacks against stronger rivals like the Chola and Pandya, to gain early military advantage. The Purananuru (