Ancient Indian Colonization in South-East Asia c8.61

c8.61

Hindu colonies were also established in the large island of Borneo. This is proved by seven inscriptions¹⁵ found in the district of Kutei, at Muara Kamam, on the Mahakam river. The remains of a Chinese jonk, found in the locality, mark it to be an important sea-port in old days, and this perhaps facilitated the Hindu settlement in this region.