Srivijaya's Golden Age Under King Dharmasetu

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the reign of King Dharmasetu, the seventh-century Srivijayan ruler who transformed a Sumatran riverine kingdom into a maritime empire. They discuss how Dharmasetu expanded Srivijaya's influence across the Strait of Malacca, established the first tributary missions to Tang China, and built the diplomatic framework that allowed Buddhist monks like Yijing to study in Palembang. The episode also examines the political marriage of Dharmasetu's daughter to the Sailendra prince, which linked Srivijaya to the builders of Borobudur. Drawing on the Chinese court chronicles and the Kedukan Bukit inscription, Lucas pieces together the life of this elusive but foundational figure. #Srivijaya #Dharmasetu #Palembang #StraitOfMalacca #TangDynasty #MaritimeSilkRoad #Yijing #Sailendra #Borobudur #KedukanBukit #Sumatra #SoutheastAsianHistory #BuddhistEmpire #AncientTrade #MaritimeHistory #FexingoHistory #History #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo