Ancient Indian Colonization in South-East Asia c9.5

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c9.5

The subjugation of this region by Śrī-Vijaya is proved by an inscription found in the province of Jambi. It begins with an invocation to the gods who protect the kingdom of Śrī-Vijaya. It then threatens to inflict severe punishment upon the inhabitants of countries, subordinate to Śrī-Vijaya, if they revolt, or even aid, abet, or meditate revolt against the suzerain authority. Punishment was to be inflicted not only upon actual rebels but also upon their families and clans.

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