Srivijaya's Last King: The Fall of an Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the final years of the Srivijaya Empire, focusing on the last known king, King Tribhuwana, and the empire's collapse under the pressures of the growing Majapahit Empire. They discuss the 1275 invasion of Sumatra by King Kertanegara of Singhasari, the alleged betrayal of the Orang Laut, and the gradual shift of trade power to Java. Key figures include King Tribhuwana, King Kertanegara, and the Mongol invasion of Java in 1293, which inadvertently accelerated Srivijaya's decline. The episode also touches on the historical debate about whether Srivijaya truly 'fell' or simply faded into a network of port polities. Listeners will learn about the Pamalayu expedition, the role of the Strait of Malacca, and the legacy of Srivijaya in Malay history. #Srivijaya #KingTribhuwana #Majapahit #Kertanegara #Singhasari #Pamalayu #OrangLaut #Palembang #StraitOfMalacca #MongolInvasion #Java1293 #SoutheastAsianHistory #MaritimeEmpire #FallOfEmpire #MalayHistory #MedievalTrade #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo