Srivijaya Empire
RegionIndonesia
Period650-1377
Peak SizeVariable maritime
Founded ByDapunta Hyang Sri Jayanasa
About Srivijaya Empire
A maritime empire controlling the sea lanes between India and China. Made rich by taxing passing trade ships. Palembang was the capital with a cosmopolitan population. Buddhist learning attracted scholars from across Asia. Declined when the Chola dynasty of India attacked in 1025.