Lamuri is thought to be one of the cities controlled by the Srivijaya empire. In 1025, the port was attacked in the raids on Srivijaya led by Rajendra Chola, and Lamuri appeared to have come under the influence of the Tamils. By the 13th century, it was again under Srivijayan control as "Zhu Fan Zhi" noted that it paid tribute to Sanfoqi (usually thought to be Srivijaya). Marco Polo wrote that it pledged its allegiance to Kublai Khan in 1292 (the Mongols had demanded the submission of various states that year, before their failed invasion of Java).