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Srivijaya's Tribute Missions to China: Diplomacy of the Straits
Long before the Chola raids and the rise of Melaka, the Srivijayan maharajas mastered a subtle art: sending tribute missions to the Chinese imperial court. This episode traces the diplomatic dance between Palembang and the Tang and Song dynasties. We follow the journey of a Srivijayan envoy carrying sandalwood, ivory, and exotic birds across the South China Sea, and decode the Chinese court's response: titles, seals, and military protection. We examine how these missions secured Srivijaya's status as the paramount power in the Strait of Malacca, and how the rise of the Song navy…
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