Hinduism

By Kewlidge
  • 4004 BCE

    Creation of the World

    Creation of the World
    The year the world is believed to be created in. This specific date is attached to the King James Bible which is why it's most popularly believed to be in this year.
  • 2500 BCE

    Indus River Valley Civilization Begins

    Indus River Valley Civilization Begins
    Civilization is the Indus River Valley is believed to have started in about 2500 BC. Archaeological evidence tells us that early Hindu practice began here.
  • 1600 BCE

    The Aryan Invasion

    The Aryan Invasion
    The Aryans invaded the Indus River Valley. It brings the Sanskrit language to them and had a big influence on early Hinduism which was developing at that time.
  • 1500 BCE

    Vedas

    Vedas
    This is the period where the oldest scriptures in Hinduism, The Vedas, are written. This time initiates the rise of urbanized areas and the shramana movements, including Jainism and Buddhism.
  • 800 BCE

    The Upanishads are Written

    The Upanishads are Written
    Some of the fundamental texts of Hinduism are written during this time period. The Upanishads introduce reincarnation and karma to Hinduism and are now a main part of the religion.
  • 500 BCE

    The Epics and Puranas

    The Epics and Puranas
    The Epics include the history of mortal men. The Puranas include the history of celestial figures. In Hinduism, this initiated someone committing themselves to one deity.
  • 320 BCE

    Maurya Empire

    Maurya Empire
    Chandragupta founded the Maurya Empire and it goes on to become one of the worlds largest empires. Hindu ministers introduce Hinduism as the major religion of the empire at that time.
  • 320

    Gupta Empire

    Gupta Empire
    Maharaja Sri Gupta founds the empire that covers most of the Indian subcontinent, the Gupta Empire. This empire allowed Hindu culture to spread out and set in.
  • 500

    Gupta Empire Collapses

    Gupta Empire Collapses
    The empire of the Indian Subcontinent collapsed in about 500. The empire collapses after an invasion from the Hun.
  • 1498

    Vasca de Gama

    Vasca de Gama
    Vasco de Gama arrives in southern Asia in 1498 and begins European involvement with India. Shortly after he arrives, many missionaries from other countries join him.

  • The Hindu Renaissance

    The Hindu Renaissance
    It is said the Renaissance began around 1600. The main focus of the Renaissance was modernistic interpretations of reform and sacred scriptures.

  • The British East India Company

    The British East India Company
    The British East India Company wins the trading rights of the Mughal Empire in 1617. The Mughal Empire goes downhill but The British East India Company has a positive effect in India.

  • India Under British Crown Control

    India Under British Crown Control
    In 1858, the Parliament ends the British East India Company and puts India directly under British control. Hindus and Muslims were angered by the delay of the reform but continue to develop India.

  • Vedanta Society

    Vedanta Society
    The Vedanta Society was formed by Vivekananda in 1894. It promotes Hinduism as the main religion in the west and argues for India's freedom.

  • Partition of India

    Under British rule, India and Pakistan were one nation and it caused conflict between Muslims and Hindus. In 1947 through the Partition of India became Hindu and Pakistan became Muslim. It created two separate states based on religion.