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Srivijaya's Malayu Kingdom: The Rival Sister State
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the Malayu Kingdom, a rival and later constituent of the Srivijaya empire. Based in what is now Jambi on Sumatra's Batang Hari River, Malayu was both a competitor and a key partner in Srivijaya's maritime network. We discuss the Dharmasraya inscription, the role of Malayu in Srivijaya's Buddhist heritage, and the kingdom's eventual absorption into the Majapahit sphere. We also look at the archaeological evidence from Muaro Jambi, including the Candi Gumpung complex, which shows a distinct architectural style. The…
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