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Srivijaya's Lost Kingdoms: The Kedah Connection
While Palembang dominated the Musi River, Srivijaya’s reach extended far beyond Sumatra. This episode explores the kingdom’s critical foothold in Kedah, on the Malay Peninsula, where the Ligor Stone and local inscriptions reveal a complex web of trade and religious exchange. We examine how Srivijayan merchants and monks established a presence in this strategic chokepoint, controlling access to the Isthmus of Kra and facilitating the flow of goods between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. Through the lens of the Langkasuka kingdom and its interactions with Srivijaya, we uncover the…
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