Srivijaya's Mandala in Crisis: The Rise of Malayu and the Shift to Jambi

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the inner workings of Srivijaya's mandala system — the network of vassal states that held the empire together — and the dramatic shift of power from Palembang to Jambi after the Chola invasion of 1025. They trace the rise of the Malayu kingdom, the role of the Orang Laut in the transition, and how the move to Jambi ultimately reshaped the empire's identity. Along the way, they consider the mandala as a model of flexible sovereignty, and how Srivijaya's decline paved the way for Majapahit. Specific figures include Maharaja Sri Cudamani Warmadewa, Rajendra Chola I, and the maharajas of Malayu. The conversation also touches on the archaeological traces at Muaro Jambi and the legacy of the mandala concept in Southeast Asian history. #Srivijaya #Malayu #Jambi #Mandala #CholaInvasion #OrangLaut #Palembang #MuaroJambi #SoutheastAsianHistory #MaritimeEmpire #RajendraChola #SriCudamaniWarmadewa #StraitOfMalacca #BuddhistEmpire #VassalStates #11thCentury #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo