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Chinese tourists were Fa-Hien, Hiuen-Tsang and Itsing.

In ancient times items like muslin, cotton, silk and zari, indigo, spices and products of iron and steel were exported in great quantity.

India was ahead of the whole world in the field of art, literature, education and science in ancient times. This is the reason India was known as the World Guru in ancient times.

The trade of Indian commodities used to take place upto Java and Sumatra, the south eastern Asian countries and up to western and central Asian countries.

Indonesia means Indian Island.

(d) Pali language

Ashok appointed his son and daughter as a permanent preacher of buddism?

1. Indian island 

2. Three 

3.108 

4. Panini 

5. 693 BC.

(a) Agni Puran

This is mentioned in Agni puran.

Harsha rule's india was ahead in the world in the field of art, literature, education and science

(a) Anand temple

India is the largest country with diversified cultural features of South Asia. The culture and customs of this country have much influenced over its neighbouring countries. The glimse of Indian culture is clearly seen in the civilization of countries like China, Myanmar, Thailand, Sumatra, Java Dweep, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kaimbodia and Sri Lanka, etc. 

Some of its examples are : 

• Translation work of Sanskrit epics of India into Chineese language. 
• Even after being an Islamic country, Indonesia has adopted Indian culture. 
• Uses of poems and figure of speech of Sanskrit into documents of Vietnam. 
• Use of Pale language which has emerged from Sanskrit around Hindi-Chineese dominant regions. 
• Translation of the Ramayan and the Mahabharat in the language of Java. 
• Creation of Bouddha Pate literature in Myanmar and Single Dweep (Sri Lanka).
•  Accepting Bouddha religion as National Religion in Myamar.

The effect of the existing class system in Indian culture is seen in the system of Bali and Kambuj. The ideal marriage ritual of various types, their form and marital relation were mostly like India. Rituals of sati were also prevalent. Like ancient Indian society, there was no veil system. Like India, the staple food of the society was rice and wheat. Chewing of beetle leaf was also popular there. The kinds of jewellery and clothes were also like that of India.

The effects of Indian culture in the field of religion : All Hindu deity’s idols are found in Burma and Siam. Due to the influence of Indian culture, one of the most popular idols of Java, “Bhatar Guru”, is considered by some as the symbol of rishi Agastya.

Anand temple in Burma of is the best temple of Pegan. It is in the middle of 564 square meter open space called angina. Main temple is made of bricks. And it is square in shape. Along with elaborate proportions and well managed planning, the beauty of Anand temple is by carved stone sculptures and faces made of mud in the walls. These engraved sculptures made in carved stone are 80 in number, and major incidents from life of Buddha have been inscribed on these. 

This temple has been developed in the Indian style. Deurocyle has done a special study in the context of these temples. His opinion is that “Anand” even though it is built in the capital of Burma, is in reality an Indian temple. The architect who planned and built these temples were undoubtedly an Indian. From the top to the base, in every architecture, and the sculpture found in the corridors, everlasting impression of Indian art, skill and talent can be seen.

The effect of Indian culture in the field of language and literature has been very broad. Ancient scriptures written in Sanskrit have been found in Burma, Siam, Malay Prayedweep (Peninsula), Cambodia, Sumatra, Java and Borneo. Pali language that is spoken in most parts of eastern Asia, Vietnam, and Cambodia etc. has emerged from Sanskrit. 

Similarly more than 100 Sanskrit scriptures have been found in Champa which point to the effect of Indian culture. Similarly the scriptures found in Kambuj are not only more in number but also are high quality literature work All the records that have been received at various places include the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the Purana and other literature and the strong hold of Indian philosophy and spiritual thoughts are reflected. This makes it clear that the influence of Indian culture in that time was quite extensive in South-East Asia.

Angkor Vat temple is a famous temple of lord Vishnu situated at Cambodia (Kambuj). The pillars in the centre and top corners of temple are of North-Indian style. This temple is very much like Indian temples. A moat o50 feet wide and 36 feet deep made up of stone is around the boundary of the temple. The ditch is around temple which is 2 miles in length and there is 1560 feet long and 7 feet wide road to first corridor at west gate. The central top of last floor is at 210 feet height. Angkor Vat temple’s architecture is famous in the world.

Barobodur is a temple situated at Java. It was built between 750 and 850 BC. In this grand building, one upon another nine storeys have been raised and on the top there is a bell-shaped stupa. There are eleven series of rows of idols and their total number is 1500 approximately.

Loro Jangrang : It is also a temple situated at Java. In the case of grandeur, this temple is second after Barobodur. There are eight main temples in which idols of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma are kept.

“Vayang” is a popular drama in Java. This form of drama is a part of “Chhaya Natak” where the pupils are portrayed by cinematographer. The story telling of ‘Vayang’ has been mainly taken from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras.

(b) Yashovarman