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Srivijaya's Golden King: The Maharaja's Court and Its Riches
In this episode, Lucas and Luna step into the court of Srivijaya's maharaja during the empire's golden age. They explore how the ruler's divine status was built on ritual, trade, and naval power, and how the maharaja's court in Palembang became a hub for Buddhist learning and diplomacy. The conversation moves from the Kedukan Bukit inscription, which records the empire's founding voyage, to the lavish ceremonies described by Chinese and Arab visitors, and the maharaja's role as a patron of the great monastery at Nalanda. Lucas shares how the maharaja's…
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