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Srivijaya's River Kings: The Mud and Power of Palembang
While Srivijaya is often remembered as a maritime empire of spice traders and Buddhist monks, its true power was rooted in the muddy, shifting banks of the Musi River in Palembang. This episode explores the hydraulic engineering and riverine politics that allowed this thalassocracy to thrive. We look at how Dapunta Hyang established his capital not on solid ground, but within a complex system of canals, bamboo walls, and tidal gates designed to control both commerce and invasion. Lucas and Luna discuss the Telaga Batu inscription, which reveals the brutal oath-taking rituals used to enforce…
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