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Srivijaya's Last Stand Against the Chola Invasion
In 1025, the mighty Srivijaya Empire, which had dominated Southeast Asian seas for centuries, faced a sudden and devastating attack from the Chola Emperor Rajendra I. This episode dives into the Chola invasion of Srivijaya's capital Palembang and key ports like Kadaram (modern Kedah). Lucas and Luna explore the motivations behind the raid, the naval battle tactics, and the aftermath that reshaped the region. They discuss the Srivijayan maharaja Sri Maravijayottungga, the Chola inscriptions detailing the conquest, and how the empire survived but never fully recovered. What drove Rajendra…
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