India–Myanmar Civilisational Connect: Significance of President U Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to India

India–Myanmar Civilisational Connect: Significance of President U Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to India

Indian civilisational influence has shaped Myanmar’s social and cultural landscape since antiquity through extensive networks of trade, religious exchange, and cultural interaction. Buddhism, transmitted from India and traditionally associated with the missionary efforts of Emperor Ashoka, became a foundational element of Burmese identity. The imprint of Indian civilisation is also evident in Burmese legal traditions, particularly “the Dhammasat…