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Srivijaya's Songshi Missions: The Last Tribute Records
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the final century of Srivijaya's tribute missions to Song Dynasty China, as recorded in the Songshi and other Chinese court documents. They discuss the last recorded mission in 1178, the changing nature of tribute after the Chola invasions, and the growing competition from the rising port of Melaka. The conversation reveals how these diplomatic records serve as a window into the empire's decline, with gifts like ivory, frankincense, and pearls gradually dwindling. Lucas explains the shifting trade networks, the role of Chinese merchants in…
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