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Srivijaya's Tamil Merchant Guilds: The Ayyavole in Southeast Asia
In the 11th century, the Strait of Malacca wasn't just a waterway — it was a marketplace governed by Tamil merchant guilds. This episode explores the Ayyavole, or 'Five Hundred Lords of Ayyavolu,' a powerful trade corporation that operated across South and Southeast Asia. We uncover their role in Srivijaya's port cities, how they managed trade across the Bay of Bengal, and what the Lobu Tua inscription tells us about their influence. From shipping pepper and spices to endowing Hindu temples, the Ayyavole were the venture capitalists of their age. Lucas and Luna discuss the…
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