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What is a difference between the mandalas of early Southeast Asia and territorial states elsewhere in the world? (
Territorial states are strictly based on culture, not politics.
Mandalas did not have defined borders.
Mandalas are not related to economic influence
Mandalas cannot be defined culturally

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Mandalas did not have defined borders.

Explanation: Early Southeast Asian mandalas were organized as concentric, overlapping spheres of influence centered on rulers; authority was personal and fluid (based on allegiance, marriage, tribute, trade), not fixed territorial boundaries as in many other states.