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It was one of the earliest known kingdoms in Southeast Asia, located in the Mekong Delta region. It flourished from the 1st to the 6th century CE and was an important center of maritime trade.
Funan
was a powerful maritime empire based in Sumatra that dominated trade in the Strait of Malacca from the 7th to the 13th century. It was known for its wealth, naval power, and patronage of Buddhism.
Srivajaya
Were known for their impressive Buddhist monuments, including the famous Borobudur temple.
Sailendra
Succeeded the Sailendras in Java
Shifted from Buddhism to Hinduism
Built Hindu temples at Prambanan
defeated by Srivijaya in 1006
Mataram
It is centered at Angkor in present-day Cambodia, was one of the most powerful and long-lasting states in Southeast Asian history. It flourished from the 9th to the 15th century and was known for its monumental architecture, including the temple complex of Angkor Wat
The empire’s power was based on a sophisticated system of water management and rice cultivation..
Khmer Empire
Southeast Asia’s strategic location between China and India made it a crucial intermediary in the Asian trade network. Ports like those of Funan and Srivijaya became wealthy by facilitating and controlling this trade.
Maritime Trade
It existed alongside the Srivijaya empire based in Sumatra and maintained trade relations with China and India
emerged as a powerful kingdom in eastern Java around 1042 CE, when King Airlangga divided his realm between his two sons
became a dominant maritime power in Southeast Asia in the 12th century, surpassing even Srivijaya according to some Chinese accounts
Kediri
Founded by Ken Angrok in 1222
Reached its peak under King Kertanagara (1268-1292)
Promoted a syncretic Shiva-Buddha cult
Briefly dominated both Sumatra and Java before falling to Mongol invasion
Singhasari
Founded by Ramadhipati (1350-1369), who introduced a new legal system
King Trailok (1448-1488) implemented significant administrative reforms, including:
Centralization of government
Distinction between civilian and military functions
Creation of a social system based on economic holdings (sakdi na)
The Ayuthaya Kingdom
Founded by Vijaya after the Mongol invasion of Java in 1292
Reached its peak under Gajah Mada (1331-1364) and King Rajasanagara (1350-1389)
Controlled most of the Indonesian archipelago but declined with the rise of Malacca and the spread of Islam
Majapahit