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The Sailendra Dynasty and the Construction of Borobudur
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the Sailendra dynasty's role in building the monumental Borobudur temple in Central Java. They discuss the dynasty's origins, its connection to Srivijaya, and the architectural and religious significance of Borobudur as a Mahayana Buddhist stupa. Learn about the Sailendra king Indra, the temple's design as a mandala, and the use of volcanic stone. The episode also covers the later shift of Sailendra power to Srivijaya and the temple's rediscovery in the 19th century.
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