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Chola Maritime Diplomacy and the Srivijaya Peace
While earlier episodes covered the Chola navy’s military campaigns against Srivijaya, this episode explores the sophisticated diplomatic aftermath of Rajaraja I’s expedition. We examine how Kulothunga Chola I transformed naval dominance into a permanent trade alliance, focusing on the role of the Thai king Suryavarman I and the strategic importance of Nagapattinam as a Buddhist pilgrimage hub. The conversation details the specific gifts exchanged, including the royal palace donated by the Srivijayan king, and analyzes how these gestures cemented a century of maritime stability in Southeast…
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