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The propagation of Buddhism promoted India's contact with Southeast Asian countries. Short inscriptions in Brahmi script related to the 2nd and 1st centuries BC have been found in:
The propagation of Buddhism promoted India's contact with Southeast Asian countries. Short inscriptions in Brahmi script related to the 2nd and 1st centuries BC have been found in:
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Trace Buddhist propagation routes to understand India’s cultural influence on Southeast Asia.
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
- Myanmar
- Sri Lanka
- China
- Indonesia
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Brahmi inscriptions from the 2nd and 1st centuries BC have been discovered in Sri Lanka, reflecting the early spread of Buddhism and cultural exchanges facilitated by this religion.
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