Where was 'Suvarnabhumi' located?

Suvarnabhumi (Land of Gold) refers to the region of Southeast Asia, particularly Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula.

International Buddhist Relations

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The ruler of Suvarnabhumi, who founded a Buddhist monastery at Nalanda and requested Devapala through his ambassador to grant, five villages for its maintenance, was-

Balaputradeva, the ruler of Suvarnabhumi, founded a monastery at Nalanda and received a grant of five villages from King Devapala for its maintenance.

Exam Year

1999

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_1999_197 Ref: Nalanda Copper-plate Inscription

The ruler of Suvarnabhumi, who founded a Buddhist monastery at Nalanda and requested Devapala through his ambassador to grant, five villages for its maintenance, was-