Srivijaya

Power, trade and faith in Indonesia’s first maritime empire

Long before Majapahit rose to greatness, Srivijaya controlled the sea routes between India and China. Discover Srivijaya, Indonesias first maritime empire. Blending meticulous research with vivid storytelling, Herald van der Linde brings to life one of historys greatest and least understood maritime empires.

Long before Majapahit rose to greatness, Srivijaya controlled the sea routes between India and China. Discover Srivijaya, Indonesias first maritime empire.

Every ship that passed through the Strait of Malacca added to Srivijayas wealth, funding magnificent temples, nurturing great centres of Buddhist learning and giving rise to Borobudur, the largest Buddhist monument ever built.

Journey through a vibrant world of Chinese monks, Arab sailors, Tamil merchants, pirates, warrior-kings and brilliant princesses. Explore the thriving ports of Sumatra and Ke