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At the beginning of the christen era Funan kingdom rose to
power because of its interaction with traders, especially Indian. However, by
the end of 5th century the Funan Kingdom was on a decline. The trade
route has shifted from Isthmus of Kra to Indonesia. Indonesia had the best
spices and the traders now directly contacted them rather than Funan. Ironically,
the prosperity of South East Asia started by the Funan led to their decline,
while Srivijaya (Indonesia) thrived. There was a desperate attempt by Funan
kings to change from a trade dependent economy to one that was agrarian. Many
irrigational canals were built, but could not stop the downfall. By the mid of
6th century Funan Kingdom was dead. The political instability pushed
the Khymer people further inland and they settled around the great lake of
Tonle Sap. It was here that the Khymer Empire began to take its root.
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| Floating Village at Tonle Sap- The Great Lake |
Saturday, February 22, 2014
history
Hindu religion, it is said, forbids people to cross the ocean
which they call ‘kala pani’, or black waters. Beyond it lays the land of
demons; once you go there you lose your identity, your religion. It was
probably a desperate effort from the Brahmins to stop the adventurous traders
who were making their own destiny. The traders were growing rich and powerful,
challenging the authority of the priests. Indian traders have been adventurous
since the time of Indus Valley Civilization. Rome once banned Indian traders as
they were draining out their treasury. Sindabad, an Indian sailor from Sind
found his way into the Arabian Tales. The efforts of the Brahmins went futile.
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| A Serpent...NAGA |
