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The Chola Invasion of Srivijaya: Rajendra's 1025 Raid
In 1025 CE, the mighty Chola emperor Rajendra Chola launched a naval raid that shattered Srivijaya's dominance in the Strait of Malacca. This episode reconstructs the invasion through South Indian temple inscriptions and Chinese court records. Lucas and Luna explore why Rajendra struck, how his fleet of swift vessels bypassed Srivijaya's defenses, and the surprising aftermath—a Chola tributary system that paradoxically revived Srivijayan trade. Along the way, they examine the Tanjore inscription's list of conquered ports, the role of monsoon winds in naval strategy, and the…
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