Śrivijaya Kingdom
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History, Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy
- Curriculum: Asian History
- Geographical Location: Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Java, Sumatra, Borneo
- Date: c. 700-1250
Article abstract: Military significance: Using its strategic location along Indo-Chinese trade routes, Śrivijaya built the first kingdom to encompass most of modern Indonesia.
The kingdom of Śrivijaya, located principally on the islands of Sumatra and Java (modern Indonesia), developed as a result of sea trade between India and China during the fifth century. By the late seventh century, it rose to prominence as a result of its control of the strategic Straits of Malacca and the Sunda Strait, and it proved to be a perfect partner for China. Having established a...
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