Hinduism

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  • 2500-1500 B.C.E

    The Indus River Valley civilization develops and flourishes. Evidence of early Hindu practice is archaeologically dated to this vanished culture.

  • 1600-1400 B.C.E

    The Aryan warrior culture conquers the Indus River Valley, bringing with it the Sanskrit language and major influences in the development of Hinduism.

  • 1500-1200 B.C.E

    The Vedic Age in which the Rig Veda is written, reflecting the influence of joining the Aryan and Indus River Valley cultures.

  • 1000-300 B.C.E

    The Brahmanas and Upanishads are written and added to the original Vedas.

  • 600-500 B.C.E

    The Age of Protest as Buddhism and Jainism break away from the main flow of Hinduism.

  • 400 B.C.E - 800 C.E.

    The Hindu response to Buddhism and Jainism results in further changes to the main teachings of Hinduism.

  • 400-500 C.E.

    Hinduism returns as the dominant religion of India. Temples and monuments are built to honor Hindu ideas, gods and beliefs. This is the era of the Hindu Renaissance.

  • 800-1000 C.E.

    Bhakti movements begin to develop in India.

  • 900 C.E.

    Shankara teaches the reality of One Brahman or One God, introducing significant monotheistic beliefs into Hinduism.

  • 1100 C.E.

    Muslims arrive in India and influence the evolution of the Hindu faith.

  • 1400-1700 C.E.

    Europeans arrive in India to pursue colonization and commercial goals within the Hindu world.