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Srivijaya's Silver Age: The Reign of Dharmasetu
After the Chola raid of 1025, Srivijaya didn't collapse overnight. This episode explores the pivotal reign of Maharaja Dharmasetu (c. 1080–1105 CE), who rebuilt the kingdom from Palembang and Jambi. We discuss how he restored trade networks, commissioned the famous bronze Buddha statue at Chaiya, and managed relations with the rising Khmer Empire under Suryavarman II. We also examine the shifting power dynamics in the Strait of Malacca and the gradual decline that set the stage for the Majapahit ascendancy. Drawing on Chinese records from the Song dynasty and local inscriptions, we piece…
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