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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.