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The Last Sailendra King Balaputradewa at Nalanda
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the life and legacy of Balaputradewa, the last known king of the Sailendra dynasty, whose 9th-century inscription at Nalanda monastery in India reveals a complex tale of exile, diplomacy, and cultural patronage. Fleeing Srivijaya after a succession struggle with the Sanjaya dynasty in Java, Balaputradewa petitioned the Pala emperor Devapala for funds to build a monastery for Southeast Asian monks at Nalanda, the greatest Buddhist university of its time. We examine the Nalanda Copper Plate inscription, Balaputradewa's claim to be…
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