Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champa; Vol. II: Suvarnadvipa) v2.c14.t4.2
Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East (Vol. I: Champā; Vol. II: Suvarṇadvīpa) v2.c14.t4.2
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² This is, of course, on the assumption that Malaiyur or Malayu is the same as the old state of that name in Sumatra, viz. Jambi. The contrary view is maintained by Ferrand (J. A. 11-XI, pp. 391ff. XII, pp. 51ff) who holds that from 13th century onward Malayu denotes Malacca, and who, therefore, ascribes to Malacca what has been said in the last chapter regarding Malayu from 1281 A. D. Ferrand’s view has been challenged by Rouffaer (B. K. I. Vol. 77, pp. 1ff, 359ff ; Vol. 86, pp. 139ff., 193ff.). I have followed Rouffaer’s view which is generally held.