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Srivijaya's Golden Age: The Sailendra Kings and the Maharaja's Mandala
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the golden age of Srivijaya under the Sailendra dynasty, focusing on the intricate mandala system of governance that allowed a maritime empire to thrive without a centralized bureaucracy. They discuss the Sailendra kings' patronage of Mahayana Buddhism, which culminated in the construction of Borobudur, and how this religious investment buttressed political authority. The conversation also examines the strategic role of the Orang Laut as the empire's naval backbone, the diplomatic gifts that kept tributaries loyal, and the economic foundations…
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