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Srivijaya Lost Fleet: The Battle of the Bangka Strait 1275
In 1275, the Srivijayan Empire—centered on Palembang in Sumatra—faced a threat unlike any before: the Singhasari kingdom of Java, under King Kertanagara, launched a naval expedition known as the Pamalayu. This episode dives into the little-known Battle of the Bangka Strait, where the Orang Laut war fleets clashed with Javanese forces. We explore the strategic importance of the Bangka Strait, the role of the Orang Laut as Srivijaya's maritime defenders, and how the battle marked a turning point in the empire's decline. Drawing on Chinese records like the Songshi and archaeological…
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