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Srivijaya's Monsoon Diplomacy and the Sea
While earlier episodes explored Srivijaya’s military might and monastic universities, this episode shifts focus to the invisible architecture of their power: the monsoon winds. We trace how the empire didn’t just react to the Indian Ocean currents but actively orchestrated them through a sophisticated system of seasonal diplomacy and logistical planning. Lucas and Luna examine the role of the Orang Laut in coordinating these maritime movements and how Srivijayan envoys timed their journeys to Guangzhou and Chang’an to align with the trade winds. The conversation delves into the Nanhai Jigui…
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