Kaundinya I
Kaundinya I | |
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Kaundinya Varaman Deva | |
King of Funan | |
Reign | 1st century CE |
Coronation | later 1st century CE |
Predecessor | Soma, Queen of Funan |
Successor | Hun Pan-huang |
Born | Indian East Coast (likely Kalinga coast) |
Died | Funan |
Spouse | Soma, Queen of Funan |
Religion | Hinduism |
Kaundinya I (
Indian origins
Numerous sources and folklores talk about the arrival of the merchant Brahmin Kaundinya from India and the subsequent marriage with the Naga princess Soma leading to the establishment of the kingdom. But the sources mostly point to Kaundinya's arrival from India without clearly describing his origins which later acquires numerous legendary characteristics contributing to different folklores from numerous sources which is reflected from the Chinese and other regional Southeast Asian sources.[3][4][5] The union is symbolised in the personification of Khmer culture as Preah Thong and Neang Neak.
Modern theories
Newly discovered DNA evidence, suggest there is some truth to the Khmer creation mythology. DNA sample taken from a protohistoric individual from the Wat Komnou cemetery at the Angkor Borei site in Cambodia contains substantial level of South Asian admixture (ca. 40–50%).
Radiocarbon dating result on the human bone (95% confidence interval is 78–234 calCE) indicate that this individual lived during the early period of Funan.[6]
The history of maritime links along with the inscriptions analysis corresponding to the region can provide insights into the origins of Kaundinya in India.
As per other legends, he was the son of king Adityavamsa “Intapah” who was banished from Indraprastha, located about 20 miles south of Delhi, India.[17]
Foundation of Funan and establishing the House of Kaundinya
As per the legends, an Indian merchant ship was attacked by the pirates led by Soma, daughter of the chieftain of the local
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