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Srivijaya's Invisible Navy: The Lashed-Lug War Fleet (Ep. 25)
In this episode, Lucas and Luna return to the story of Srivijaya's naval power, focusing on the ingenious lashed-lug construction of their war fleets. They explore how the Orang Laut sea nomads formed the backbone of the empire's navy, using swift perahu boats to patrol the Strait of Malacca. Lucas explains the technical details of lashed-lug joinery, which made the boats flexible and resilient, and how this gave Srivijaya an edge against the Chola invasion of 1025. They discuss the role of the shahbandar port masters, the pass system that controlled trade, and the strategic…
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