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Kadaram Campaign: Rajendra's Raid on Srivijaya
In 1025 CE, Rajendra Chola I launched a naval expedition across the Bay of Bengal that would astonish contemporaries: a raid on the mighty Srivijayan empire based in modern-day Indonesia and Malaysia. Lucas and Luna unpack the logistics, motivations, and legacy of this daring campaign. They discuss the Chola navy's capabilities, the strategic importance of the Strait of Malacca, the tribute demanded by Rajendra, and the long-term impact on Southeast Asian trade networks. The episode also examines the limits of Chola control — why no permanent occupation followed the raid — and the…
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