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Srivijaya's Last Maharaja and the Rise of the Majapahit
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the final chapter of the Srivijaya Empire, focusing on its last known maharaja and the complex interplay of forces that led to its decline. They discuss the shadowy figure of Parameswara, who fled Srivijaya's crumbling capital for the Malay Peninsula, and how his founding of the Sultanate of Melaka both ended and transformed Srivijaya's legacy. The conversation covers the Chola invasions, the rise of the Majapahit Empire under Gajah Mada, and the shifting trade routes that bypassed Palembang. Lucas explains the role of the Orang Laut, the…
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