The Samatata Kingdom: Bengal's Ancient Buddhist Port State
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This episode dives into the history of Samatata, a little-known but powerful Buddhist kingdom that flourished in southeastern Bengal from the 4th to 13th centuries. Lucas and Luna explore how this ancient port state controlled trade routes across the Bay of Bengal, connected with Southeast Asian empires like Sri Vijaya, and became a center of Vajrayana Buddhism. They discuss the archaeological remains of Mainamati, the copperplate inscriptions of the Deva dynasty, and Samatata's eventual absorption into the Sena kingdom. A fascinating look at a forgotten maritime power that once linked India, Myanmar, and Indonesia.
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