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The Book Club: William Dalrymple

Best of the Spectator

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Cultural Crossroads: India and China's Historical Influence

This chapter examines the significant impact of India on China during 664, focusing on Wu Zetian's patronage of Buddhism and the rise of Sanskrit across Southeast Asia. It delves into the interplay between Buddhism and Hinduism and their cultural legacies as reflected in architectural marvels like Angkor Wat and Buddhist temples in Java.

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