Kingdom of Ma-i

• Ma dynasty


  • Implemented laws that specifically promote Chinese culture whilst downplaying Islam
• Implementing laws that specifically promote Chinese culture whilst downplaying Islam


  Worsened relations between the Buddhist majority and the Islamic elite
• After regaining its independence after the Bruneian–Spanish War, the Ma royalty re-adopted Chinese culture, adopted Ma surname and proclaimed the Ma dynasty


  1578
• In the 15th century, the Bruneian Empire conquered Ma-i to establish a foothold within the archipelago, and as a gateway to the Tondo
• Under pressure from the Bruneians, much of the elite and royalty reluctantly submitted to Islam, while the vast majority remained followers of the Buddhist faith
• Worsened relations between the Buddhist majority and the Islamic elite


  Caused divide over the Ma Imperial court
• In the 15th century, the Bruneian Empire conquered Ma-i to establish a foothold within the archipelago, and as a gateway to the Tondo.
• Under pressure from the Bruneians, much of the elite and royalty reluctantly submitted to Islam, while the vast majority remained followers of the Buddhist faith.