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Hinduism was formed in 2000 B.C.E
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The Rig Veda, the oldest of the of the four Vedas, was composed about 1500 B.C.
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In 700 B.C the Brahmanical religion develops, emphasizing ritual and social obligation.
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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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Buddhism and Jainism founded in India. Which help shape Hinduism.
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The 11 major Upanishads are written, which include the ideas of reincarnation and karma. 500 B.C.
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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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The most common form of Hinduism transported to Southeast Asia was Shaivism, though some Vaishnavism was also known there.
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The earliest text evidence of Hinduism in Southeast Asia comes from Borneo, where Sanskrit inscriptions testify to the performance of Vedic sacrifices by Brahmans
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Hinduism extends from India into Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines
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The Classical Pauranic Hinduism is established
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The Hindu philosopher and theologian Adi Shankara is born
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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.
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The temple of Angkor Wat, was built in what is now Cambodia, and was originally consecrated to Vishnu.
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increasing prominence of the Bhakti movement
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Hinduism makes its way to Cambodia
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European presence in southern Asia begins with the arrival of Vasco de Gama.
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The Mystic Ramakrishna causes i rise in Hinduism. Causing leaders like Gandhi to spread influence in the east.
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Political leader Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi gets assasinated
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Tantrism spread throughout the region. A movement within Hinduism combining magical and mystical elements and with sacred writings of its own
