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Domestic disputes
However, by early 17th century, internal conflicts between rulers and rival princes began to shake the stability of Kedah. The situation was made worse by interference of the Thai kingdom. Soon, merchants began taking their trade to Melaka and elsewhere. The entrepot fell into disuse and people of Kedah turned to agriculture to support the state. This economic status has remained till this day and now Kedah maintains as the 'Rice bowl' of the country.
Today, there remain some evidence of Kedah's past- the Thai temples are still around and Lembah Bujang holds one of Peninsular Malaysia's largest archaeological sites.
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Kedah: Overview
Kedah: Early History
Kedah: Thai Influence
Kedah: Domestic Disputes
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