An Analysis of the Comprehensive Power of Dali Kingdom
In the Song Dynasty,the Dali Kingdom,a local ethnic regime located in southwestern China,became the most powerful country in the Lancang Mekong River Basin due to its vast territory,superior geographical advantages,the natural danger of"plateau barrier",abundant natural resources,moderate population,monopoly on strategic resources such as Dali horses,and a well-trained and powerful army armed with advanced equipment such as Dali horses,Yunnan knives,and elephant skin armor.The unique Buddhist culture soft power combined with strong hard power make the surrounding areas become its influence scope and give it great regional influence.
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