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Origin of Hinduism
Hinduism emerged when the Indus River Valley civilization started developing in 2500–1500 B.C.E. Hinduism is around 4,000 years old so details regarding the origin are unclear. -
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Aryans
Aryan warriors conquer the Indus River Valley in 1600–1400 B.C.E. spreading the religion and introducing sacrificial practices for gods called "devas" -
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The Vedas
The Vedas, a book of ritual texts is written in 1500–1200 B.C.E. combining Aryan and Indus River beliefs -
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The Brahmanas and Upanishads
The Brahmanas and Upanishads, the second and third part of the Vedas focused on godly powers and sacrifices are added to the Vedas in 1000-300 BC -
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Karma and Reincarnation
In 800-300 BCE, the 11 major Upanishads are published with ideas of karma and reincarnation added -
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Buddhism and Jainism
Buddhism and Jainism are formed and branched out from Hinduism in 600–500 B.C.E. -
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Epics and Puranas
Epics and Puranas are written, with this people began to worship to Shiva, Vishnu and Devi in 500 BCE-1000 CE -
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Macedonia Invasion
Alexander the Great and his Macedonian army invade bringing Greek influences to nothern India in 326 B.C.E. In turn the Indian Mauryan Empire is created to deflect Greek influences -
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Gupta Empire
Soon after the Mauryan Empire fell, the Gupta Empire rose in 320 CE and lasted until 500 CE. Northern India united and prospered, and Hinduism rose to popularity -
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Sectarian Groups
In 320 CE the worship of specific gods, Vaishnavism (the worship of Vishnu), Shaivism (worship of Shiva) and Shakism (worhsip of Devi) are recognized as sects in Hinduism -
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Hindu Renaissance
Hindu is the main religion of India, Hindu ideas, gods and beliefs are represented and honored in the form of temples and monuments in 400–500 C.E. -
Apr 23, 1100
Muslim Influence
Muslims come to India and influence the development of Hinduism by incorporating some of thier own beliefs while picking up some of the Hindu beliefs along the way. -
Apr 25, 1498
Sea route from Europe to India
A European explorer .Vasco da Gama. finds a sea route from Europe to India. This triggers the colonization of India by Europeans later on. -
Europeans
Europeans attempt to colonize and establish trade in India after da Gama finds the sea route. -
'Mahatma' Gandhi is born
Mahatma Gandhi is born in Porbandar, India. He is a civil rights activist and a Hindu pacifist that participated in many social reforms. Gandhi putting an end to British colonization by standing up to oppression with nonviolence and civil disobedience. -
The British take control of India
Queen Victoria becomes Empress of India. -
Hinduism in America
Vivekananda, a religious leader introduces Hinduism to America through the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago. He also starts up Vedantas society in New York to continue the spread of Hinduism in the west. -
India's Independence
India is freed from British rule but its partitioning causes problems amongst Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs. Pakistan and India, now separated by Muslims and Hindus, are in danger because of the religious tension. -
Mauryan Empire
Hinduism was a large part of the Mauryan Empire. It was founded by Chandragupta starting near the Ganges. It became the largest and most powerful empire in ancient India lasting from 320 BCE to 185 BCE. -
Bhakti movement
In 800-1000 CE the practice of becoming one with a god through dedication is spread. -
Monotheism
Monotheism is introduced by Shankara, a hindu philosopher. Even though Hinduism is not seen as monotheistic now, it had small influences such as having the supreme figure be a Braham while simutaniously having many other gods.
