The Samatata Kings: Bengal's Buddhist Dynasty of the Delta

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Centuries before the Pala and Sena dynasties, a lesser-known Buddhist kingdom ruled the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta. The Samatata kings, with their capital at Mainamati, built sprawling monasteries, traded with Southeast Asia, and held power for nearly 400 years. This episode explores the rise of Samatata under King Rajaraja, its cultural exchange with the Srivijaya empire, the architectural marvels of Shalban Vihara, and the ultimate decline under the Chandras. Discover how this forgotten kingdom shaped Bengal's Buddhist heritage and maritime trade. #Samatata #Mainamati #ShalbanVihara #BuddhistBengal #Rajaraja #Srivijaya #Harikela #ChandraDynasty #AnandaVihara #Bauta #Kushan #Gupta #Bengal #SouthAsia #History #FexingoHistory #BuddhistMonastery #GangesDelta Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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