Between the 1st and 8th centuries, several kingdoms competed for influence in the region (particularly the Cambodian Funan then the Burmese Mon kingdoms) contributing various artistic characteristics, mainly derived from the Indian Gupta style.
During the 1st to 8th centuries, various regional powers contended for influence in the region, particularly the Khmer Funan and Burmese Mon kingdoms, which contributed unique artistic elements largely influenced by the Indian Gupta style.