Two main points of divergence occur in Burma Ascension. Chronologically, Persia does not fall to Islamic invaders in 644 AD, removing Islam as a global force and influence. This leads to a spread of Buddhism around the Indian Ocean, from central and southern Africa to Persia and northwestern Australia. The second point of divergence occurs in 12th century Myanmar, where the Bagan dynasty begins to expand beyond Myanmar into Eastern India, the Malay Peninsula and the Chao Phraya valley. This would lead to Myanmar becoming a superpower in this timeline.