The Indus Valley Civilization was discovered in the 1920s. This is one of the most significant periods in the history of India. Indus Valley Civilization is divided into 6 significant phases.
The Mature Harappan Phase started around 2600 BC. Large cities and urban areas started emerging and the civilization expanded to over 2,500 cities and settlements.
Urban planning, excellent sewage and drainage system, system of uniform weights and measures, knowledge of proto-dentistry, etc are some of the other elements that characterize the mature phase.
The Late Harappan Phase began around 1700 BC and came to an end around 1300 BC. However, one can find many elements of the Indus Valley Civilization in later cultures.
The emergence of the later Vedic period was marked with agriculture becoming the dominant economic activity and a decline in the significance of cattle rearing.
Major events include the rise of Jainism and Buddhism, the establishment of various empires such as the Maurya, Satavahana, Kushan, and Gupta Empires, as well as significant cultural and technological advancements.
Jainism or Jain Dharma is the religious philosophy that originated in Ancient India, based on the teachings of the Tirthankaras.
Buddhism is based on the teachings of Lord Buddha, who was born as Prince Siddhartha Gautama. After attaining Enlightenment, Lord Buddha set on a task of teaching others how to achieve nirvana.
333 BC – Darius III was defeated by Alexander the Great. The Macedonian Empire was established.
321 BC – Chandragupta Maurya established the Maurya Empire.
273 BC – Emperor Ashoka took over the Maurya Empire.
265 BC – The battle of Kalinga, after which Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism.
232 BC: Ashoka died and was succeeded by Dasaratha.
230 BC – Satavahana Empire was established.
200 to 100 BC – Tholkappiyam standardized grammar and morphology of Tamil.
184 BC – Collapse of Maurya Empire with the assassination of Emperor Brihadrata, Establishment of the Sunga dynasty.
180 BC – Establishment of the Indo-Greek kingdom.
80 BC – Establishment of the Indo-Scythian kingdom.
10 BC – Establishment of the Indo-Parthian kingdom.
68 AD – Establishment of the Kushan Empire by Kujula Kadphises.
78 AD – Gautamiputra Satkarni took over Satavahana Empire and defeated Scythian king Vikramaditya.
240 AD – Establishment of the Gupta Empire by Sri-Gupta.
320 AD – Chandragupta I took over the Gupta Empire.
335 AD – Samudragupta took over the Gupta Empire and started expanding it.
350 AD – Establishment of the Pallava Empire.
380 AD – Chandragupta II took over the Gupta Empire.
399 to 414 AD – Chinese scholar Fa-Hien traveled to India.
Medieval Period (550 AD to 1526 AD)
Major events include the rise of various dynasties such as the Cholas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, and the Delhi Sultanate, as well as significant cultural and architectural developments.
India gained independence in 1947 and embarked on a journey of nation-building and economic development, becoming one of the world's fastest-growing economies.
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