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Srivijaya's Shadow Capital: The Rise of Malayu-Jambi
Long before Palembang claimed the throne, a rival polity rose along the Batang Hari River: Malayu-Jambi. This episode traces how this ancient trading kingdom shifted the balance of power in Southeast Asia, eventually eclipsing Srivijaya's heartland. We explore Jambi's strategic geography, its control of gold and forest products, its diplomatic dance with Tang and Song China, and the moment in 1082 when a Chola embassy recorded a new name at the top of the region's hierarchy. Drawing on Chinese chronicles, Tamil inscriptions, and archaeological finds, we uncover how Malayu-Jambi…
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