333 BC - Defeat of Darius III by Alexander the Great
- Darius III was defeated by Alexander the Great.
- The Macedonian Empire was established.
327 BC - Alexander's Invasion of the Indian Subcontinent
Class: Our Pasts - Class 8, Chapter 3 (Ruling the Countryside)
Alexander the Great's invasion of the Indian subcontinent marked a significant historical event. Although his campaign was brief, it introduced Greek influence to the region and influenced subsequent interactions between India and the West.
326 BC - Surrender of King Ambhi and Battle of the Hydaspes River
- Ambhi, King of Taxila, surrendered to Alexander the Great.
- The Battle of the Hydaspes River was fought.
321 BC - Chandragupta Maurya's Conquest of Magadha
Class: India and the Contemporary World - I, Class 9, Chapter 2 (Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution)
Chandragupta Maurya's conquest of Magadha marked the beginning of the Mauryan Empire. With the guidance of his mentor Chanakya, Chandragupta laid the foundation of one of the most powerful empires in ancient India.
322 BC - Seleucid Empire's Rule in Northwestern India
Class: India and the Contemporary World - I, Class 9, Chapter 2 (Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution)
Following Alexander the Great's conquests, the Seleucid Empire established control over northwestern India. This period witnessed cultural exchanges between Indian and Hellenistic civilizations.
321 BC - Establishment of the Maurya Empire
- Chandra Gupta Maurya established the Maurya Empire.
273 BC - Emperor Ashoka Takes Over the Maurya Empire
- Emperor Ashoka took over the Maurya Empire.
266 BC - Ashoka's Conquests
- Ashoka conquered most of South Asia, Afghanistan, and Iran.
265 BC - The Battle of Kalinga
- The Battle of Kalinga was fought.
- After this battle, Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism.
232 BC - Death of Ashoka
- Ashoka died and was succeeded by Dasaratha.
230 BC - Establishment of the Satavahana Empire
- The Satavahana Empire was established.
185 BC - Establishment of the Shunga Dynasty
Class: India and the Contemporary World - II, Class 10, Chapter 2 (The Nationalist Movement in Indo-China)
The Shunga Dynasty, founded by Pushyamitra Shunga, succeeded the Maurya Empire. It played a significant role in reviving Hinduism and traditional Indian culture after the decline of Buddhism under the later Mauryas.
200 to 100 BC - Standardization of Tamil Grammar
- Tholkappiyam standardized grammar and morphology of Tamil.
184 BC - Collapse of the Maurya Empire
- The Maurya Empire collapsed with the assassination of Emperor Brihadrata.
- The Sunga dynasty was established.
180 BC - Establishment of the Indo-Greek Kingdom
- The Indo-Greek kingdom was established.
80 BC - Establishment of the Indo-Scythian Kingdom
- The Indo-Scythian kingdom was established.
10 BC - Establishment of the Indo-Parthian Kingdom
- The Indo-Parthian kingdom was established.
68 AD - Establishment of the Kushan Empire
- The Kushan Empire was established by Kujula Kadphises.
78 AD - Reign of Gautamiputra Satkarni
- Gautamiputra Satkarni took over the Satavahana Empire and defeated the Scythian king Vikramaditya.
240 AD - Establishment of the Gupta Empire by Sri-Gupta
- The Gupta Empire was established by Sri-Gupta.
320 AD - Chandragupta I Takes Over the Gupta Empire
- Chandragupta I took over the Gupta Empire.
320-550 AD - Gupta Empire's Golden Age
Class: Themes in World History - Class 11, Chapter 6 (The Three Orders)
The Gupta Empire flourished during this period, known as the Golden Age of India. It was marked by significant achievements in art, science, literature, mathematics, and astronomy, making it a pinnacle of ancient Indian civilization.
320 AD - Establishment of the Vakataka Empire
Class: Themes in Indian History - Part I, Class 12, Chapter 2 (Kings, Farmers and Towns)
The Vakataka Empire, established by King Vindhyashakti, rose to prominence in central and southern India. It played a significant role in shaping regional politics and culture during the post-Gupta period.
335 AD - Expansion of the Gupta Empire under Samudragupta
- Samudragupta took over the Gupta Empire and started expanding it.
350 AD - Establishment of the Pallava Empire
- The Pallava Empire was established.
380 AD - Chandragupta II Takes Over the Gupta Empire
- Chandragupta II took over the Gupta Empire.
399 to 414 AD - Fa-Hien's Journey to India
- Chinese scholar Fa-Hien traveled to India.
