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Hinduism

By mschmus
  • Southeast Asia
    100

    Southeast Asia

    The religion of Hinduism spreads to Southeast Asia most likely because of war and trade.
  • Period: 100 to

    Hindusim C.E.

  • Vedanta System
    200

    Vedanta System

    This is the beginning of the Vedanta system, which is a Brahmanical system where all the power resides in the priest.
  • Gupta Empire
    320

    Gupta Empire

    Gupta Empire, also known as the Golden Age of Indian culture, is founded.
  • Return of Hinduism
    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.
  • Seperation of Gupta Empire
    500

    Seperation of Gupta Empire

    The Gupta Empire separates into several kingdoms.
  • Devotional Movements
    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.
  • Arrival of Muslims
    Jan 1, 1100

    Arrival of Muslims

    Muslims arrive in India and influence the evolution of the Hindu faith.
  • Collision of Europeans
    Jul 25, 1400

    Collision of Europeans

    Europeans arrive in India to pursue colonization and commercial goals within the Hindu world.
  • Shankara

    Shankara

    Shankara teaches the reality of One Brahman or One God, introducing significant monotheistic beliefs into Hinduism.
  • Bhaki Movement

    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.