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Srivijaya's Maritime Law: The Undi That Ruled the Straits
Before Malacca's famous maritime code, there was Srivijaya's Undang-Undang Laut — a set of sea laws that governed trade, piracy, and shipboard justice across the Strait of Malacca. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the origins and contents of this forgotten legal system, drawing on Chinese accounts like Zhao Rugua's Zhufan Zhi and scattered Srivijayan inscriptions. They discuss how the Undi regulated cargo disputes, captain's authority, and relations with the Orang Laut sea nomads, who served as both enforcers and pirates. The episode also examines the Undi's…
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