Region: South Asia · Coordinates: 34.086, 74.806 · 5 events
| Year | Source | Account |
|---|---|---|
| 309 BC | Mahavamsa (Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka) | Elder Mahadeva preached the Devaduta Sutta in the country of Mahisamandala, and 40,000 people took refuge. tradition |
| 309 BC | Mahavamsa (Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka) | Dhammarakkhita, a Yona (Greek), preached the Fire-Simile Sutta at Aparantaka, and 37,000 people drank the nectar of the Dhamma. tradition |
| 309 BC | Mahavamsa (Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka) | Mahadhammarakkhita, at Maharatta, preached the Mahanaradakassapa Jataka, and 84,000 people entered the path. tradition |
| 158 BC | Mahavamsa (Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka) | From Kashmir, Elder Uttinna came with 280,000 monks. tradition |
| AD 631 | Xuanzang, Great Tang Records on the Western Regions | After going more than one thousand li southeast from Urasa, passing mountains, cliffs and iron-chain bridges, he reached Kashmir. |