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7000 BCE
Indus River Valley
Around 7000 BCE, agricultural experimentation had begun in the Indus River Valley, spreading throughout the subcontinent by 3000 BCE. -
3000 BCE
The Harappan
The Harappan society dominated India from 3000 to 1500 BCE but collapsed with the invasions of the Aryan peoples from the Central Asian steppes. -
1000 BCE
Iron Metallurgy and Increased Agriculture
By 1000 BCE, iron metallurgy and the increased agricultural yields, encouraged larger populations and more complex societies. -
600 BCE
Vedas
In 600 BCE, the Vedes were finally written down after being orally passed down. It was their earliest religious and literary works are called the Vedas. -
500 BCE
India
By 500 BCE, India had developed a distinctive cultural tradition, strong social structures, and powerful armies. -
500 BCE
The Caste System
By 500 BCE, as the Vedic Age came to an end, the caste system was an indelible part of Indian society and served to maintain social discipline. -
6 BCE
Mauryan and Gupta Dynasties
By the 6th BCE, several large kingdoms, including the Mauryan and Gupta dynasties, centralized authority and created imperial states. -
10
Islam
By the 10th century, Islam began to rise in prominence in Southeast Asia. -
13
Mongols United
In the early 13th century, the Mongols were united under Temujin, also known as Genghis Khan. -
1227
Genghis Khan
In 1227, Genghis Khan dies. He had created a vast empire, but he was not skilled at administrating. It was up to his successors to find administrators to maintain the empire.
