Srivijaya's Fall: The Chola Invasion of 1025

In 1025 CE, the Chola Empire under Rajendra Chola I launched a devastating naval raid against Srivijaya, sacking its capital Palembang and seizing the Kadaram kingdom. This episode explores the causes, events, and aftermath of the invasion, drawing on the Tanjore inscription and Chinese records. We examine how Srivijaya's mandala system of vassal states, the Orang Laut naval defense, and overreliance on trade routes left it vulnerable. Lucas and Luna discuss the Chola fleet's logistics, the role of Tamil merchant guilds, and the long-term decline that followed, setting the stage for Majapahit's rise. A detailed look at a turning point in Southeast Asian history. #Srivijaya #Chola #RajendraChola #Palembang #Kadaram #TanjoreInscription #OrangLaut #Mandala #StraitOfMalacca #SoutheastAsianHistory #NavalWarfare #MedievalHistory #IndianOceanTrade #1025 #Majapahit #History #FexingoHistory #MaritimeEmpire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo