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Dive into the untold story of the Kingdom of Champa in Vietnam, where a significant yet largely forgotten chapter of history unfolded, leading to Vietnam's first and only war of jihad.

In the late 600s, as Islam spread through the maritime trade routes of Southeast Asia, the Hindu kingdom of Champa stood on the brink of a monumental transformation. Influenced by Muslim merchants, many locals, including members of the royal family, embraced Islam, setting the stage for a dramatic shift in the region's religious and cultural landscape.

This video explores the centurieslong conflict between Champa and its northern neighbor, Đại Việt, culminating in a desperate struggle for survival and identity.

Witness the resilience of the Cham people as they defended their last bastions, Panduranga and Kauthara, against Đại Việt's conquests, and how their conversion to Islam became a beacon of hope and defiance.

Join us as we unveil the story of Champa's last stand, the spread of Islam among the Cham people, and the historic war of jihad that marked the zenith of their resistance against assimilation and conquest.