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1000 BCE
Start of the Vedic Civilization
The Vedic Age is known as the "Heroic Time" during ancient Indian Civilization. This is when there was an emergence of early Hinduism as the foundational religion of India, and the social/religious phenomenon known as caste. -
700 BCE
The Upanishads are Written
Indian scholars codify Aryan beliefs, and create the Upanishads, which are writings that contain the beliefs of Hinduism. -
563 BCE
Siddhārtha Gautama aka The Buddha is born
Siddhartha Gautama was born a prince in Lumbini,Nepal, to a wealthy family. He later goes on to reject his wealth when he sees so much suffering that he decides to take up a life of meditation and withdrawal. -
321 BCE
Mauryan Dynasty begins
The establishment of the Mauryan Empire bore one of the first powerful kingdoms in India. -
150 BCE
The Stupa at Sanchi is Built
The Great Stupa of Sanchi was built by King Ashoka to cover the relics of Buddha.
