Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champa; Vol. II: Suvarnadvipa) v2.c13.s2.t9: 3. Sumatra
Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champā; Vol. II: Suvarṇadvīpa) v2.c13.s2.t9
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3. Sumatra
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Samudra, one of the vassal states of Java, became a strong Islamic power, and a powerful centre of trade and commerce. Its Sultan sent envoys and tribute to the imperial court in 1405 and was named by the emperor ‘king of Samudra.’¹ In 1412 the Muhammadan king of Lambri, another vassal state of Java, sent envoys with tribute to China. “The envoys were presented with court dresses, and the king got a seal, a commission and silks, whilst Cheng Ho was sent to carry the instructions of the emperor to that country. Till 1424, they sent tribute every year.”²
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¹ Ibid, p. 89.
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² Ibid, p. 99.