Ancient Indian Colonization in South-East Asia c9.9

c9.9

The result of this expedition is not known to us, and for nearly a century we do not know much of the political history of Śrī-Vijaya. But there is no doubt that it continued to be a powerful state throughout this period. This is proved by the several embassies which Śrī-Vijaya sent to China during the period between 670 and 741 A.D. It appears from some details preserved in connection with an embassy that Śrī-Vijaya was recognized as a leading and powerful state by the Chinese emperor.