The Srivijaya Empire: Southeast Asia's Forgotten Maritime Superpower — Fexingo History
The Kadatuan: How Srivijaya's Mandala Politics Actually Worked — Fexingo History
This episode examines Srivijaya's political system, a decentralized mandala of tributary states. It details the concept of 'kadatuan,' the ruler's domain, and how control was maintained through oaths and local chieftains, challenging the notion of a centralized empire.