The 19th Century South Indian Migration to Malaysia Dr.Subashini Tremmel Tamil heritage Foundation
Southeast Asia – under influence of India since long time- 200BC Culture & Religion: Hinduism and Buddhism Indian empire – established trade, cultural, political relationship with Burma, Thailand, Indonesia, Malay Peninsula, Cambodia, Vietnam. Indo-China peninsula – Suvarnabumi Sea Routes Land routes – Bengal, Burma, Malay Peninsula Traders, adventurers, teachers and priests
Until 11th Cent A.D
11th Century
Ancient Hindu Kindom Bujang Valley – Bhujanga (Dragon Valley) Trade connection – Srivijya anad Chola empire Ancient Hindu Kingdom – 300AD Excavation 1936 by British Archoeologist 50 archeological sites were discovered Inscriptions Hindu and Buddhist religios symbols