The History of India: From the Indus Valley Civilization to the Present Day
here is a brief overview of Indian history: The Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1300 BCE) was one of the earliest civilizations in the world. It was located in the Indus River Valley, in what is now Pakistan and northwest India. The Indus Valley Civilization was a highly advanced civilization, with a sophisticated urban planning, a system of writing, and a rich culture. Opens in a new window Wikipedia Indus Valley Civilization India The Vedic period (1500-600 BCE) saw the arrival of the Aryans in India. The Aryans brought with them their own language, religion, and culture. The Vedic period was a time of great intellectual and spiritual activity, and the Vedas, Upanishads, and other religious texts were composed during this time. Opens in a new window Wikipedia Vedic period India The Mahajanapadas (600-321 BCE) was a period of political decentralization in India. There were 16 major kingdoms or Mahajanapadas during this time. The Maurya Empire (321-185 BCE) was the first major empire i...