INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Although Buddhism is not traditionally a religion that actively seeks to ‘convert’ others, it nonetheless spread across South East Asia and became a widely followed religion in many countries in the Middle Ages, due largely to the voyages of Buddhist traders across Central Asia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Buddhism spread across Asia through networks of overland and maritime routes between India, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and China. The transmission of Buddhism to Central Asia and China corresponded with the development of the silk routes as channels for intercultural exchanges.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ashoka promoted Buddhist expansion by sending monks to surrounding territories to share the teachings of the Buddha. A wave of conversion began, and Buddhism spread not only through India, but also internationally.

Detailed explanation-4: -Buddhism spread to countries like Tibet, Burma, Sri Lanka, Indo-China, Malaya, China, Japan and Afghanistan in addition to India.

Detailed explanation-5: -Conclusion. The spread of Buddhism occurred during the period of Emperor Ashoka and King Kanishka, as Emperor Ashoka spread the teachings and beliefs of Buddha in India and other parts of Asia.