1.3 developments in south + southeast asia

c 1200 - c 1450

What religions were prominent?

Hinduism, Islam, & Buddhism

Delhi Sultanate

blended local traditions with Islamic cultural & social practices

Vijayanagara Empire

preserved Hindu tradition while fostering trade & military strength

Khmer Empire

combined Buddhist principals with centralized authority

Delhi Sultanate (location)

northern India

Vijayanagara Empire (location)

southern India

Khmer Empire (location)

southeast Asia

Majapahit Empire

Java (Indonesian Islands)

coastal trade networks

used to spread Islam with Muslim merchants & Sufi missionaries