Question

Why do you think Indonesia and Malayasia knew about Ramayana?

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Places like Indonesia and Malaysia had been mentioned in the Ramayana.
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Indonesia and Malaysia had trade relations with India from the times of the Ramayana.
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Hindu culture flourished in Indonesia and Malaysia through maritime trade relations.
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> It is mentioned in Indian mythology that Ram was from Indonesian heritage.

Answer 1

The correct option is C <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Hindu culture flourished in Indonesia and Malaysia through maritime trade relations.

India traded with the South-east Asian region in the past. In fact, some kingdoms like Cholas, controlled these parts of the world, which tells us that India has had historic relationships with Southeast Asian countries.