Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champa; Vol. II: Suvarnadvipa) v2.c13.458
Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champā; Vol. II: Suvarṇadvīpa) v2.c13.458
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The Indian pioneers first settled in the Takua Pa region. Takua Pa harbour then formed one of the finest anchorages on the west coast and was thus an encouragement for traders to call and succeeding waves of Indians to settle. The early settlers were probably attracted by tin which abounds in this part of the peninsula. However it may be with regard to mining, the Indians certainly also formed trading and agricultural communities, and, though they brought their religion with them, were also sponsors of a considerable secular civilization.