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Origin of Hinduism
Hinduism was formed in 2000 B.C.E -
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The Vedas
The Rig Veda, the oldest of the of the four Vedas, was composed about 1500 B.C. -
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Brahmanical
In 700 B.C the Brahmanical religion develops, emphasizing ritual and social obligation. -
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A New Form
In 600 BC, after people revolted against the priest because they were too controlling, a new form of Hinduism was formed -
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Shaping Hinduism
Buddhism and Jainism founded in India. Which help shape Hinduism. -
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Major Upanishads
The 11 major Upanishads are written, which include the ideas of reincarnation and karma. 500 B.C. -
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The Biggining
in the first and second century, Indian merchants settled in southeast asia, bringing Brahmans and Buddhist monks with them. These religious men were patronized by rulers who converted to Hinduism or Buddhism. -
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Forms of Hinduism
The most common form of Hinduism transported to Southeast Asia was Shaivism, though some Vaishnavism was also known there. -
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Evidence
The earliest text evidence of Hinduism in Southeast Asia comes from Borneo, where Sanskrit inscriptions testify to the performance of Vedic sacrifices by Brahmans -
Jan 1, 600
Extending Territory
Hinduism extends from India into Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines -
Period: Jan 1, 650 to Jan 1, 1100
The Classic Period
The Classical Pauranic Hinduism is established -
Jan 1, 700
Adi Shankara
The Hindu philosopher and theologian Adi Shankara is born -
Jan 1, 1000
Early KIngdoms
Many of the early kingdoms in Southeast Asia adopted and adapted specific Hindu texts, theologies, rituals, architectural styles, and forms of social organization that suited their historical and social conditions. -
Jan 1, 1050
Angkor Wat
The temple of Angkor Wat, was built in what is now Cambodia, and was originally consecrated to Vishnu. -
Period: Jan 1, 1100 to
Hinduism under the Islamic Rulers
increasing prominence of the Bhakti movement -
Apr 28, 1100
Khmer Period
Hinduism makes its way to Cambodia -
Jan 1, 1498
European Presence
European presence in southern Asia begins with the arrival of Vasco de Gama. -
Ramakrishna
The Mystic Ramakrishna causes i rise in Hinduism. Causing leaders like Gandhi to spread influence in the east. -
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Political leader Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi gets assasinated -
Tantrism
Tantrism spread throughout the region. A movement within Hinduism combining magical and mystical elements and with sacred writings of its own
