In the eighth century, Islam began to penetrate the region and soon became the sole faith of most of the population, though Buddhism remained strong in the east.
Daweg abad ka-8, Islam ngawitin malih pinaka kuasa ring wewidangan punika taler wantah Islam sané kapercayain olih akéhan krama irika, yadiastun kawéntenan agama Budhane setata pageh ring timur.