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Srivijaya's Orang Laut Alliance
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the crucial alliance between the Srivijayan maharajas and the Orang Laut, the 'sea people' of the Strait of Malacca. We trace the origins of the relationship from the 7th-century Kedukan Bukit inscription, where the Orang Laut appear as loyal naval forces, to their role as the backbone of Srivijaya's maritime supremacy for over 600 years. Learn how the Orang Laut served as scouts, pirates, and enforcers, controlling trade routes and crushing rivals. We also discuss the downside of this dependence: when the Orang Laut shifted allegiance to…
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