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The Chola Empire's Naval Raid on Srivijaya in 1025
In 1025, the Chola emperor Rajendra Chola I launched a daring naval raid across the Bay of Bengal against the Srivijaya Empire, a maritime power based in modern-day Indonesia and Malaysia. This episode explores the motivations behind the expedition, including trade rivalry and diplomatic tensions after Srivijaya's embassy to the Chola court. We trace the fleet's route through the Strait of Malacca, examine the evidence from the Tanjore inscription listing conquered ports like Kadaram (Kedah) and Palembang, and discuss the aftermath: a weakened Srivijaya but no permanent Chola…
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