Maravijayottunggavarman

Sri Maravijayottunggavarman was a king of Srivijaya Kingdom of Sailendra dynasty, who reigned between 1008-c.1025 CE.[1] He was the son of King Sri Chudamanivarmadeva.[2] He was called Se-li-ma-la-pi in the Chinese chronicle.[3]

Biography

Maravijayottunggavarman started his reign around 1008 CE, when he was recorded to have sent three envoys to the emperor of China.[3] Srivijaya was also in a good relationship with the Chola Empire, which at that time under King Rajaraja I.[2] The Leiden Inscription (1044 CE) mentions that Maravijayottunggavarman even built a Buddhist vihara at Nagapattana, dedicated to his late father's name.[2]

Chinese sources also speak of a major warfare between his kingdom and the Kingdom of Medang of East Java.[4] In 1016 CE, Srivijaya may be assisting a rebellious vassal state of Medang, causing the death of King Dharmavangsa Teguh Anantavikrama and the destruction of Medang Kingdom.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Miksic, John Norman; Yian, Goh Geok (2016). Ancient Southeast Asia. Taylor & Francis. p. 397. ISBN 9781317279044.
  2. 1 2 3 Chattopadhyaya, Alaka (1996-09-30). Atisa and Tibet: Life and Works of Dipamkara Srijnana in Relation to the History and Religion of Tibet with Tibetan Sources. Motilal Banarsidass Publ. p. 90. ISBN 9788120809284.
  3. 1 2 The Journal of the Siam Society. s.n. 1975. p. =226-228.
  4. 1 2 Miksic, John Norman; Yian, Goh Geok (2016). Ancient Southeast Asia. Taylor & Francis. p. 417. ISBN 9781317279044.
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