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.
In the 1st to 8th centuries, multiple kingdoms competed for power in the area (notably the Khmer Funan followed by the Burmese Mon kingdoms), imparting distinct artistic characteristics primarily derived from the Indian Gupta style.