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Question : The Shailendra kings who founded their empire in Southeast Asia in the 8th Century AD were the followers of ___________.

Option 1: Buddhism

Option 2: Shaivism

Option 3: Jainism

Option 4: Hinduism


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Correct Answer: Buddhism


Solution : The correct answer is Buddhism.

The Shailendra kings, who founded their empire in Southeast Asia in the 8th century AD, were followers of Mahayana Buddhism. They ruled over the powerful Srivijaya Empire, which was centred on the island of Sumatra in present-day Indonesia and had a significant influence on the region. The Shailendra dynasty was known for its patronage of Buddhism and the construction of numerous Buddhist monuments, including the famous Borobudur temple in Java, Indonesia.

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