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Srivijaya's Golden Age: The Maharaja Who Ruled from Palembang
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the golden age of the Srivijaya Empire under Maharaja Dharmasetu, who transformed Palembang into a maritime superpower in the 8th century. They delve into Dharmasetu's strategic use of the Orang Laut sea nomads to control the Strait of Malacca, his patronage of Buddhism that drew pilgrims like Yijing, and the economic boom fueled by Chinese tribute missions and Indian Ocean trade. The conversation also covers the empire's mandala political structure, the construction of the Kedukan Bukit inscription, and the cultural…
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