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Period: 300 to
The 11 major Upanishads are written, which include the ideas of reincarnation and karma.
800-300 BCE -
Period: 320 to 500
Gupta empire.
320-500 CE -
Period: 500 to Apr 22, 1000
Epics and Puranas are written, reflecting the rise of devotional movements dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Devi.
500 BCE-1000 CE -
Period: 500 to Apr 22, 650
Gupta empire divides into several kingdoms
500-650 CE -
Period: Apr 22, 600 to
Rise of devotional movements, puja (worship) rituals, and idea of equality of devotees.
600-1600 CE -
Period: Apr 22, 600 to Apr 22, 1000
Esoteric movements based on Tantras develop.
7th-11th Century -
Apr 22, 1200
Earliest Vedas are compiled
1200-900 BCE Early Vedic Period -
Apr 23, 1498
European presence in southern Asia begins with the arrival of Vasco de Gama.
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Period: Apr 23, 1540 to Apr 23, 1549
Portugese missionaries arrive in India.
1540's -
Period: to
Hindu Renaissance.
17th-19th Century -
British East India Company formed.
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Collapse of the Mughal empire; British begin to take power.
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India regains independence, but its partitioning leads to conflicts between Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs
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Assassination of Gandhi
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Constitution of the Republic of India.
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Brahmanical religion develops, emphasizing ritual and social obligation.
900-600 BCE Late Vedic period -
Period: to Apr 22, 1280
Hinduism arises in the south
870-1280 Cholas Dynasty -
Period: to 320
Mauryan Dynasty founded by Chandragupta
320-185 BCE -
Period: to Apr 23, 1280
Hinduism arises in the south.
870-1280 Cholas Dynasty -
Indus Valley civilization.
2800-2000 BCE -
Buddhism and Jainism founded in India
5th Century
