Srivijaya's Golden Age Under Maharaja Dharmasetu

The Srivijaya Empire: Southeast Asia's Forgotten Maritime Superpower — Fexingo History · Jun 3, 2026 · 8m · transcript

This episode explores the reign of Maharaja Dharmasetu, who ruled Srivijaya at its peak in the late 7th to early 8th centuries. We discuss his expansion of the empire's influence across the Strait of Malacca and into the Malay Peninsula, his patronage of Buddhism as seen in the Kedukan Bukit inscription, and his construction of major temples like Candi Gumpung at Muaro Jambi. The episode also examines the maritime trade networks that enriched Srivijaya under his rule, including the camphor and spice routes, and the role of the Orang Laut sea people. We touch on the archaeological…