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200
Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita is written at some point between 400 BCE and 200 CE. -
200
Vedanta System
This is the beginning of the Vedanta System, which was a Brahmanical system where all the power resides in the preist. -
Period: 320 to 500
Gupta Empire
The reign of the Gupta Dynasty was known as India's Golden Age. -
Period: 400 to 500
Religion
Hinduism returns as the dominant religion of India. Temples and monuments are built. -
Period: 500 to Jan 1, 650
Gupta Empire Divides
Gupta empire divides into several kingdoms. -
Period: Jan 1, 600 to
Rise of Devotional Movements
Rise of devotional movements, puja (worship) rituals, and idea of equality of devotees. -
Jan 1, 1000
Devotional Movements
Epics and Puranas are written, reflecting the rise of devotional movements dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Devi. -
British take over
Collapse of the Mughal empire; British begin to take power. -
Mahatma Gandhi's birth
Gandhi was preeminent leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. -
World Religion
Vedanta Society founded by Vivekananda. Promotes Hinduism as a world religion and India as a single nation. -
India gains independence
India regains independence, but its partitioning leads to conflicts between Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs. -
Period: to Jan 1, 1280
Hinduism in the south
Cholas dynasty. Hinduism arises in the south.
