Dvaravati

Dvaravati was a state in Thailand and Laos (Southeast Asia) that lasted from c. 550 to 1050 CE, about 500 years. Its people spoke Austroasiatic languages (Khmer, Mon, Vietnamese, Munda).

A Mon Buddhist civilisation of moated towns in the Chao Phraya basin, known from coins naming the lord of Dvaravati. Khmer expansion absorbed much of it by the 11th century.

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Facts

Dates: c. 550 to 1050 CE
Duration: 500 years
Type: State
Region: Thailand and Laos, Southeast Asia
Language family: Austroasiatic
Capital: Nakhon Pathom, U Thong

Events in Southeast Asia during its time

671 Yijing studies at Srivijaya
825 Borobudur completed
938 Battle of Bach Dang
1025 Chola raid on Srivijaya

Neighbours in Southeast Asia

Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE
Champa c. 192 to 1832 CE
Pyu city-states c. 200 BCE to 1050 CE
Funan c. 68 to 550 CE
Pagan Kingdom 849 to 1297 CE
Third Chinese domination (Sui and Tang) 602 to 938 CE
Medang Kingdom (Mataram) c. 732 to 1016 CE
Chenla c. 550 to 802 CE
Ly dynasty 1009 to 1225 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Teotihuacan c. 100 BCE to 550 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America

Questions

When did Dvaravati exist?

c. 550 to 1050 CE, about 500 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Dvaravati?

Thailand and Laos, in Southeast Asia. Its capital was Nakhon Pathom, U Thong.

What language did Dvaravati speak?

Austroasiatic. This family includes Khmer, Mon, Vietnamese, Munda.