Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champa; Vol. II: Suvarnadvipa) v2.c14.t2.15
Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champā; Vol. II: Suvarṇadvīpa) v2.c14.t2.15
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About 1345-6 A. D. Ibn Baṭuṭa² visited the kingdom of Samudra, which he calls Sumutra, in the island of Jāva, which here undoubtedly means Sumatra. He was welcomed by the Muhammadan ruler of the place, Sultan Malik az-Zāhir³. Ibn Baṭuṭa describes him as one of the most illustrious and generous kings, but says nothing definite about the extent of his kingdom. But that there were Hindu kingdoms on all sides is quite clear from his statement that the Sultan frequently fought with and defeated the infidels who lived in the neighbourhood, and they paid him tribute for living in peace.