India history
India has one of the world's oldest and richest histories, spanning thousands of years. Here's a brief overview of key periods in Indian history: --- 1. Ancient India (c. 2500 BCE – 500 CE) Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2500–1900 BCE): One of the world's earliest urban civilizations, known for advanced cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-daro. Vedic Period (c. 1500–500 BCE): Arrival of Indo-Aryans, composition of the Vedas, and formation of the caste system. Mahajanapadas (c. 600–300 BCE): Rise of large kingdoms and republics; emergence of Buddhism and Jainism. Maurya Empire (c. 322–185 BCE): Founded by Chandragupta Maurya; Ashoka the Great spread Buddhism across Asia. Gupta Empire (c. 320–550 CE): Golden Age of India – advances in science, mathematics, astronomy, literature, and art. --- 2. Medieval India (c. 500–1526) Post-Gupta Period: Fragmentation into regional kingdoms (Chalukyas, Pallavas, Cholas in the South). Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526): A series of Muslim dynasties ru...