Maravijayottunggavarman Explained

Sri Maravijayottunggavarman was a king of Srivijaya Kingdom of Shailendra 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 was under King Rajaraja I.[2] The Leiden Inscription (1044 CE) mentions that Maravijayottunggavarman even built a Buddhist vihara known as Chudamani Vihara at Nagapattinam, dedicated to his late father's name.[2]

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

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Notes and References

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