Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champa; Vol. II: Suvarnadvipa) v2.c14.t2.11
Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champā; Vol. II: Suvarṇadvīpa) v2.c14.t2.11
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Thus Perlak was the only Muhammadan state in Sumatra in 1292 A.D. when Marco Polo visited the island. Tradition places its foundation at an earlier date than that of the Muhammadan state of Samudra. Now Sultan Malik al-Saleh, who founded this state, died in 1297 A.D. The foundation of the Muhammadan kingdom of Samudra must thus be placed between 1292 and 1297 A.D.²