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Beginning in the 5th century, Hindu kings from southern and eastern India sent various groups to Sri Lanka. By the 11th century they had successfully controlled the island and established a Hindu kingdon.
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There was a rapid development of temple architecture by 600. Stone temples were starting to be constructed at reasonable sizes in many places.
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The appearance of hymns in Tamil associated with two groups of poets was first seen in the 8th century. The Nayanars who were worshippers of Shiva and Azhvars who were dvotees of Vishnu were both a part of them.
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Skankara, a Hindu philosopher and theologian is born. He traveled around Southeast Asia challenging buddhists and attempting to abolish the faith.
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The great Hinduism philospher is born in 730. He was a great defender of Verdic philosophy and practices and helped in the spread on Hinduism
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The muslim invade the Ganges Valley in 1100. The great Buddhist Shrine of Bodh Gaya was taken over and became a Hindu temple
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The presence of Europeans in Southeast Asia was first documented in 1498 when Vasco de Gama made a successful trip from Portugale to India. He was sent on an espedition to find a route that would make access to Asian spices easier.
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The Hindu Renaissance begins with the founding of the Brahma Sanaj in Calcutta in the year 1828. It was not only a reaction to colonalism and christian missionary efforts, but also an internal reform.
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India's First War of Independence erupted in 1857 when rebellions occurred in northern and central India agianst British power. The British put down the uprising cruelly, resulting in many innocent bystanders being killed.
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Ghandi returns to India in 1915. He used peaceful tactics like protests and boycotts against Britain. His rise against the greater power resulted in the Amritsar Massacre by British troops. Gandhi became a dominant figure in Indian pokitics, transforming the Indian National Congress.
