INDIA
INDIA
Foundations of Indian Civilization (two thousand five hundred BCE - three hundred CE)
Ancient Roots and Social Stratification
Ancient Roots and Social Stratification
Two thousand five hundred BCE: The Indus Valley Civilization: India's urban history begins with the Harappan culture. These were master traders who built planned cities like Mohenjo-Daro, featuring standardized architecture and advanced sewage systems. Their undeciphered script remains one of history's great mysteries.
One thousand five hundred BCE: The Vedic Age: Indo-Aryan migrations introduced the Sanskrit language and the Rig-Veda. This warrior-centric culture laid the philosophical groundwork for Indian literature.
One thousand five hundred - five hundred BCE: Evolution of Hinduism: Hinduism emerged as a collection of diverse traditions centered on karma and rebirth. It evolved through Vedic rituals into a cohesive spiritual framework, eventually becoming the world's oldest continuously practiced religion.