Pamalayu expedition

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The Pamalayu expedition was a force sent by King Kertanegara of Singhasari to conquer the Sumatran Melayu Kingdom. It was decreed in 1275, though perhaps not undertaken until later.[1]

Little is known about the results of the expedition. An inscription from 1286 states religious statues were established at Dharmasraya on the orders of Kertanagara, and that all the inhabitants of Melayu and especially their king rejoiced at the presentation of the gifts.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Reid, Anthony (2001). "Understanding Melayu (Malay) as a Source of Diverse Modern Identities". Journal of Southeast Asian Studies 32 (3): 295–313. doi:10.1017/S0022463401000157. 
  2. ^ Andaya, Leonard Y. (2001). "The Search for the ‘Origins’ of Melayu". Journal of Southeast Asian Studies 32 (3): 315–330. doi:10.1017/S0022463401000169. 
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