Hinduism

By marinakerekes
  • 10,000 BCE

    Creation of the World (8.6 Billion years ago)

    Creation of the World (8.6 Billion years ago)
    The original force of the universe splits up into different aspects. This marks the creation of the world and everything on it.
  • 1600 BCE

    Aryans Invade India

    Aryans Invade India
    The Aryans entered India and intermingled with the population. They had a large impact on bronze age culture and the formation of Hinduism.
  • 1500 BCE

    Writing of the Vedas

    Writing of the Vedas
    The Vedas are a collection of texts and songs important to the Hindu religion. They are the oldest religious texts in Hinduism.
  • 800 BCE

    Major Upanishads are Written

    Major Upanishads are Written
    The 11 major Upanishads are the fundamental texts of Hinduism. They talk about reincarnation, Moksha, and karma.
  • 320 BCE

    Maurya Empire Founded

    Maurya Empire Founded
    This empire was one of the largest of the time and was based in the Indian subcontinent. Initially, it supported Hinduism but switched to Buddhism later in its history.
  • 320

    Rise of the Gupta Empire

    Rise of the Gupta Empire
    The time of the Gupta Empire is considered by many to be the Golden Age of India. It reunited India and led to many scientific and technological advances.
  • 500

    Fall of the Gupta Empire

    Fall of the Gupta Empire
    The collapse of the Gupta Empire led to a decrease in new thought and inventions. It is thought to have been caused by both internal issues and the invasion of the Huns from the north.
  • 1200

    Indo-Muslim Rule (1200-1600)

    Indo-Muslim Rule (1200-1600)
    Northern India came under the rule of Muslim empires during this time period, most notably the Mughals. This led to a refinement of art and architecture and intermingling of culture and religions.
  • 1498

    Vasco DeGama Arrives in India

    Vasco DeGama Arrives in India
    DeGama brings with him missionaries and people looking to make money off of the resources of India. This marks the start of an era with increasing Portuguese influence in the area.

  • British in India (1600s-1940s)

    British in India (1600s-1940s)
    The British first begin to exert their control over India during the early 1600s. British trading ports are established in large numbers.

  • Founding of the British Raj

    Founding of the British Raj
    The British Raj was the second largest empire ever in India by area. The rule of the British East India Company was transferred to the queen.

  • Birth of Ghandi

    Birth of Ghandi
    Gandhi is born in Porbandar, India. He was an activist who supported nonviolent protest against the British rule in India.

  • Partition of India

    Partition of India
    India is divided up into India and Pakistan under the British. 14 million people are displaced.

  • Assassination of Gandhi

    Assassination of Gandhi
    Gandhi was killed by a fanatic Hindu nationalist. His death was important to his many followers and advocates of Hindu nonviolence under the British Raj.

  • Hinduism Spreads to the US (1970s)

    Hinduism Spreads to the US (1970s)
    Hindus began to immigrate in larger numbers to the US after relaxed restrictions on immigration. They construct temples in the US and influence American culture by bringing over Indian customs and the Hindu religion.