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Srivijaya's Lost Ships and the Thousand Islands Tribute
In this episode, we explore the maritime network that underpinned Srivijaya's power through the lens of the "Thousand Islands Tribute" – a fascinating but obscure practice where vassal states sent symbolic ships to the capital at Palembang. We discuss the role of the Orang Laut sea nomads as both tribute bearers and enforcers, the types of ships used (including the lashed-lug perahu and the massive jong), and the political meaning of these floating offerings. Lucas and Luna also touch on the 13th-century Chinese account of a Srivijayan envoy who brought a model golden ship to the Song…
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