Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champa; Vol. II: Suvarnadvipa) v2.c14.t2.1
Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champā; Vol. II: Suvarṇadvīpa) v2.c14.t2.1
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The downfall of the Śailendras led to many other important consequences besides the rise of Malayu as a great power. Sumatra was now divided into a number of petty states which paid a nominal allegiance, some time to Java and some time to China, as suited their convenience, but all the while indulged in internecine wars and jealousies. This paved the way for the gradual establishment of Islam as a political power which was destined in the long run to overwhelm nearly the whole of Malayasia.