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Known for its strategic coastal location along the Bay of Bengal, Kalinga served as a hub of maritime trade and cultural confluence, establishing enduring connections with Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, Middle East and beyond. It is an important aspect of Asian history….

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The conference aims at foregrounding contexts and factors that were critical to the development and adaptation of Indian culture in Southeast Asia,

Propelled by nature of interactions and its syncretism in the indigenous society and vice versa.

Theories of Indianization and their impact on Southeast Asian civilization
Role of the Sadhayas (maritime traders) in shaping cultural exchange
Emerging historiographical approaches and research trends in India-Southeast Asia studies
Epigraphical, numismatic, and archaeological evidence of Indo-Southeast Asian links
Bali Jatra and other shared cultural traditions as living testimonies of ancient maritime connections
The decline of Kalinga’s influence in Southeast Asia and the rise of new regional powers
The impact of Islam and European colonial expansions on Indo-Southeast Asian cultural ties
Cultural Diplomacy and Heritage Conservation
Trade and Economic Connectivity
Maritime Cooperation and Regional Security
Diaspora Engagement and Strategic Partnerships

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