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3000 BCE Southeast Asia’s Bronze Age beginnings, which resulted
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in a rise in regional trade and cultural interchange.
timeline
1st century BCE -4th The rise of strong maritime commerce empires like the
century CE Majapahit Empire and Funan and Srivijaya. These
empires had a significant impact on Southeast Asia’s
religious,cultural, and architectural advancements as
well as the region’s connection to India and China.
13th century The attempted invasions of Vietnam and Myanmar by the
Mongol Empire. The resilient local troops and natural
barriers proved to be too much for the Mongol forces to
overcome, even with their early victories.
15th century The development of the Malacca Sultanate into a major
Southeast Asian commercial center. Due to the
Sultanate’s attraction to Europeans, Ferdinand Magellan,
a Portuguese adventurer, arrived in 1511 and went on to
conquer Malacca.
16th - 18th centuries It is the time when Southeast Asia was dominated by
European colonialism. Important occasions include the
Spanish colonisation of the Philippines and the founding
of Dutch and British trading operations in Indonesia,
Malaysia, and Singapore.
19th century Western nations are now getting more and more involved
in Southeast Asia. The French colonise Vietnam,
Cambodia, and Laos; the British take control of Myanmar
and portions of Malaya. The Dutch cling more tightly to
Indonesia.
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20 century Also notable occurrences include the 1896 Philippine
Revolution against Spanish rule and the 1899-1902
Philippine- American war. Following Japanese occupation
of the area during World War II, numerous Southeast
Asian nations began their fight for independence.
1950’s - 1970’s The struggle for freedom and decolonization take the
stage. Previously colonial nations including Indonesia,
Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Vietnam
become independent. The Vietnam War causes a
protracted conflict for the latter.
Late 20th century This is a time of political and economic transformation in
South-east Asia. Countries like Singapore, Malaysia,
Thailand, and Indonesia experience rapid
industrialisation, which fuels economic expansion and
urbanisation.
21st century Southeast Asia becomes an important region for global
trade and tourism. The Association of Southeast Asian
Nations (ASEAN) is established in 1967 and plays a
significant role in fostering regional cooperation and
integration.
highlighting significant Historical events in Southeast Asia

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