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Srivijaya's Spice Monopoly: Pepper and the Indian Ocean World
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Srivijaya controlled the global pepper trade for centuries, shaping economies from Sumatra to the Mediterranean. They discuss the key port of Lamuri (modern Aceh), the role of Tamil merchant guilds like the Ayyavole, and how pepper from the Malay archipelago was traded for Chinese ceramics and Indian cotton. They also examine the 11th-century Chola raids that disrupted Srivijaya's monopoly and the rise of new ports like Perlak and Samudra. Along the way, they touch on the Orang Laut's role in protecting trade routes and the spread of Islam…
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