Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champa; Vol. II: Suvarnadvipa) v2.c13.52

v2.c13.52

Having given a short description of the various peoples, we may now proceed to trace their origin and affinities from racial and linguistic points of view. Both these questions are beset with serious difficulties and the views of different scholars are by no means in complete agreement. We must, therefore, content ourselves by merely quoting the view of one eminent authority in each line of study, referring the readers, who seek further information, to special treatises on the subject.