Ancient Indian Colonization in South-East Asia c9.69

c9.69

Thus Java became once again an international seat of trade and Hindu culture. Airlaṅga abdicated the throne in his old age and took to the life of an ascetic. He was regarded as an incarnation of Viṣṇu, and a fine figure of Viṣṇu, seated on Garuḍa, found at Belahan, is believed to be the actual representation of the king.