Brahmi inscriptions from the 2nd and 1st centuries BC have been discovered in Sri Lanka, reflecting the early spread of Buddhism and cultural exchanges facilitated by this religion.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Guptas | (I) Valabhi |
| (B) Maukharis | (II) Kanauj |
| (C) Pushyabhutis | (III) Magadha |
| (D) Maitrakas | (IV) Thanesar |