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100
Southeast Asia
The religion of Hinduism spreads to Southeast Asia most likely because of war and trade. -
Period: 100 to
Hindusim C.E.
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200
Vedanta System
This is the beginning of the Vedanta system, which is a Brahmanical system where all the power resides in the priest. -
320
Gupta Empire
Gupta Empire, also known as the Golden Age of Indian culture, is founded. -
400
Return of Hinduism
Hinduism returns as the dominant religion of India. Temples and monuments are built to honor Hindu ideas, gods and beliefs. This is the era of the Hindu Renaissance. -
500
Seperation of Gupta Empire
The Gupta Empire separates into several kingdoms. -
Jan 1, 600
Devotional Movements
The rise of devotional movements, such as Puja which is basically reverence to a god or spirit through rituals and prayers. -
Jan 1, 1100
Arrival of Muslims
Muslims arrive in India and influence the evolution of the Hindu faith. -
Jul 25, 1400
Collision of Europeans
Europeans arrive in India to pursue colonization and commercial goals within the Hindu world. -
Shankara
Shankara teaches the reality of One Brahman or One God, introducing significant monotheistic beliefs into Hinduism. -
Bhaki Movement
The Bhaki Movement begins to develop in India. Bhakti movement in Medieval India is responsible for the many rites and rituals associated with the worship of God by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs of Indian subcontinent.
