INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Most of the Hindu colonies in South East Asia had been found during the reign of the Cholas .

Detailed explanation-2: -The introduction of Hinduism to Singapore dates back to the early 10th century, during the Chola period. Immigrants from Southern India, mostly Tamils, arrived as labourers for the British East India Company, bringing with them their religion and culture.

Detailed explanation-3: -In this dynasty Rajaraja I and Rajendra I were the rulers who had conquered other countries. Rajaraja I conquered southern India along with northern part of Sri Lanka and Maldives island. Rajendra I conquered the countries of South-East-Asia( Malaya, Java, Sumatra), Sri Lanka, Myanmar.

Detailed explanation-4: -Yet India’s cultural conquests were peaceful and without forced conversions. There was no evidence of violence, colonisation and subjugation and there was no extensive migration from India to the countries of Southeast Asia. The Indians who went there did not go to rule nor had any interest in controlling from afar.

Detailed explanation-5: -Southern Indian traders, adventurers, teachers and priests continued to be the dominating influences in Southeast Asia until about 1500 CE. Hinduism and Buddhism both spread to these states from India and for many centuries, they existed there with mutual toleration.