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Srivijaya's Women of Power: Queens and Trade in Southeast Asia
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the often-overlooked role of women in the Srivijaya Empire. While previous episodes focused on kings, monks, and warriors, this conversation turns to Srivijaya's queens and female merchants who shaped the empire's trade and diplomacy. Lucas introduces the 7th-century Queen Shima of Kalingga, a Javanese ruler known for her strict justice and control over the lucrative camphor trade. He also discusses the Srivijayan queen consorts mentioned in Chinese records, such as the queen of Shilifoshi who sent envoys to Tang China with gifts of ivory and…
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