(a) It was also a colony of India in ancient times. The first king of Champas was a Hindu king named Shrimar. Many Hindu kings ruled over here for a long period. Among them Gangraj, Pandurang, Bhrigu and Hari Verma were main. By seeing historical remains of ancient Champa, it is proved that as Indian varna system prevailed there. The marriage ceremony was also like India and there was a tradition of wearing Yagyopaveet.
In Rajkuls, Sati Pratha existed. Widows lived a simple life. Indian festivals were celebrated there. The state language of Champa was Sanskrit. Indian Grammar, philosophy, and literature were studied there. Shaiv cult was more in tradition. In Combodian temples, Chalukyan, a style of architecture, was followed.
(b) Malaya Islands which is now called as Malaysia. Many Hindu states were developed here in ancient times. Among them Karmrang, Kalashpur Katah and Pahang were main. In many parts of this island, remains of ancient temples, idols, and inscriptions engraved in Sanskrit are found.
It proves that this state had influence of Indian culture. Here names of kings like Gautam, Samudra Vijayavarman, etc. were similar to Buddhism was spread and stupas were built. Still here Brahamin families are existing whose ancestors went there from India and settled. Rajendra Chola-I, a brave king of Chola dynasty of southern India, had trade control over this island.
