Shailendra Dynasty of Java

Timeline

1. 1036–1038Borobudur · JavaBuddhist complexes such as Borobudur, built by the Shailendra dynasty in the 9th century, were still regarded as sacred sites in the 11th century; monks and pilgrims came and went, and Mahayana scriptures and esoteric rituals were studied in the temples, reflecting the lasting influence of Shailendra-era cultural heritage.
2. 1038–1040East Java · JavaAfter unifying Java, Airlangga pursued a tolerant policy of coexistence between Buddhism and Shaiva Hinduism; traditional Shailendra Buddhism coexisted with emerging Hindu court rituals, local lords paid tribute to the royal house under both faith frameworks, and Java became an important center of religious and cultural exchange in Southeast Asia.