Cultural and Civilisational Links Between India and Southeast Asia : Historical and Contemporary Dimensions

The books presents the study undertaken by the ASEAN-India Centre (AIC) at Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) on India's cultural links with Southeast Asia, with particular reference to historical and contemporary dimensions. The book traces ancient trade and maritime links, Chola Empire and Southeast Asia, religious exchanges (the Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic heritage), language, scripts and folklore, performing arts, painting and sculpture, architecture, role of the Indian Diaspora, contemporary cultural interaction, etc.

Author: Shyam Saran

Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan

Publication Date: Dec 30, 2018

Number of Pages: 396 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 9811339368

ISBN-13: 9789811339363