Proper noun
Funan
(historical) An ancient pre-Angkor Indianized kingdom located around the Mekong Delta.
Civilizations soon arose in Persia (beginning with Elam ) and later in Southeast Asia (beginning with Funan ). Source: Internet
Cambodia was first influenced by Hinduism during the beginning of the Funan kingdom. Source: Internet
Funan was started around the 1st century CE and replaced by Chenla that existed in the 6th to 8th centuries. Source: Internet
It was closely tied to Funan in Cambodia, which also ruled part of northern Malaysia until the 6th century. Source: Internet
Just like Funan, benefited from the lucrative trading between China, Southeast Asia and India. Source: Internet
Similar to other regions in Southeast Asia, Thailand was heavily influenced by the culture and religions of India, starting with the Kingdom of Funan around the first century until the Khmer Empire. Source: Internet