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Srivijaya's Last Stand: The Chola Invasion of Kadaram
In 1025, the mighty Chola fleet from southern India launched a devastating raid on Srivijaya's capital at Kadaram (modern Kedah, Malaysia). This episode picks up where previous discussions left off, focusing on the watershed moment when the empire's invincibility was shattered. We explore Rajendra Chola's motivations, the tactical brilliance of the Chola navy, and the archaeological evidence from the Tanjore inscription that records the conquest. Lucas and Luna discuss how Srivijaya's mandala system of decentralized power both helped and hindered its response, and why the…
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