Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champa; Vol. II: Suvarnadvipa) v2.c14.t3.11
Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champā; Vol. II: Suvarṇadvīpa) v2.c14.t3.11
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In 983 A.D. we get a definite reference to another kingdom in Malay Peninsula. The Chinese pilgrim Fah-yu, leaving for India in or shortly after 983 A.D., received from the emperor letters of introduction to the kings whose territories he intended to visit. Among these are mentioned the king of San-fo-tsi and Sseu-ma-ki-mang, king of Ko-ku-la. Ko-ku-la has been unanimously located on the western coast of the Malay Peninsula. The fact that the king of San-fo-tsi and king of Ko-ku-la are mentioned separately in the same sentence does not necessarily prove that the latter was an independent king,¹ though it is not unlikely.