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The Chola Invasion: Srivijaya's Fall from the Golden Age
In this episode, Lucas and Luna trace the decline of the Srivijaya Empire through the lens of the Chola invasions of the 11th century. They begin with the golden age under Maharaja Sri Maravijayottungavarman, a period of Buddhist learning and maritime dominance. The conversation then shifts to the geopolitical tensions that led to the first Chola raid in 1025, led by Rajendra Chola I, who conquered Kadaram (Kedah) and Palembang. Lucas explains how the Chola navy's swift strikes dismantled Srivijaya's trade network, and how the empire never fully recovered. They also discuss the…
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