EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 7 MIN
Srivijaya's Hindu Rival: The Rise of the Medang Kingdom
from The Srivijaya Empire: Southeast Asia's Forgotten Maritime Superpower — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the often-overlooked rivalry between Buddhist Srivijaya and Hindu Medang on Java. They discuss how King Mpu Sindok moved the Mataram court to East Java in the 10th century, the construction of the Candi Sukuh pyramid-like temple, and the violent eclipse of Medang under King Dharmawangsa, who launched a naval attack on Srivijaya around 990 CE. The conversation covers the role of the Watugunung inscription, the marriage of Airlangga, and the eventual collapse of Medang in a 'pralaya' or cosmic disaster following a rebellion by Wurawari. Lucas explains how this rivalry reshaped Southeast Asian politics and trade, paving the way for the rise of Singhasari and Majapahit. #Srivijaya #MedangKingdom #MpuSindok #Dharmawangsa #CandiSukuh #Watugunung #Airlangga #Pralaya #EastJava #Hinduism #Buddhism #IndianOceanTrade #10thCentury #SoutheastAsianHistory #NavalWarfare #IndonesianHistory #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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