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Srivijaya's Hidden Heirs: The Orang Laut Legacy
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the pivotal yet often overlooked role of the Orang Laut, the sea nomads who formed the backbone of Srivijaya's naval power. Beyond their famed skills as pirates and pilots, the Orang Laut were crucial to the empire's intelligence network and political stability. Lucas reveals how their loyalty was secured through ritual oaths, as recorded in the Telaga Batu inscription, and how their strategic control of the Strait of Malacca allowed Srivijaya to dominate trade for centuries. The conversation also touches on the legendary K'un-lun Po…
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