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Hinduism History

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  • 1600-1400 B.C.E.
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    1600-1400 B.C.E.

    The Aryan warrior culture conquers the Indus River Valley. The Aryan warrior culture brings with it it's language and influences which helped to shape Hinduism.
  • 1500-1200 B.C.E.
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    1500-1200 B.C.E.

    Rig Veda is written.
  • 1000-300 B.C.E
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    1000-300 B.C.E

    The Brahmanas and Upanishads are written and added to the Vedas.
  • 400-800 B.C.E.
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    400-800 B.C.E.

    Changes are made to the main teachings of Hinduisms.
  • 250 B.C.E.
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    250 B.C.E.

    Ashoka becomes the Emporer of the Mauryan Dynasty.
  • 400-500 C.E.
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    400-500 C.E.

    Hinduism returns as the dominant religion of India. Temples and monuments are built.
  • 800-1100 C.E.
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    800-1100 C.E.

    Bhakti movement begin.
  • 900 C.E.
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    900 C.E.

    Shankara teaches the reality of One God.
  • 2500-1500 B.C.E.

    2500-1500 B.C.E.

    Indus River civilization develops. Archaeologists believe this is the beginning of Hinduism.
  • 600-500 B.C.E.

    600-500 B.C.E.

    Buddhism and Jainism break off of Hinduism.
  • 326 B.C.E.

    326 B.C.E.

    The indian Mauryan culture is formed to stop the Greeks from invading their culture and ideas.
  • 1100 C.E.

    1100 C.E.

    Muslims arrive and influence Hinduism