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The original force of the universe splits up into different aspects. This marks the creation of the world and everything on it.
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The Aryans entered India and intermingled with the population. They had a large impact on bronze age culture and the formation of Hinduism.
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The Vedas are a collection of texts and songs important to the Hindu religion. They are the oldest religious texts in Hinduism.
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The 11 major Upanishads are the fundamental texts of Hinduism. They talk about reincarnation, Moksha, and karma.
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This empire was one of the largest of the time and was based in the Indian subcontinent. Initially, it supported Hinduism but switched to Buddhism later in its history.
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The time of the Gupta Empire is considered by many to be the Golden Age of India. It reunited India and led to many scientific and technological advances.
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The collapse of the Gupta Empire led to a decrease in new thought and inventions. It is thought to have been caused by both internal issues and the invasion of the Huns from the north.
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Northern India came under the rule of Muslim empires during this time period, most notably the Mughals. This led to a refinement of art and architecture and intermingling of culture and religions.
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DeGama brings with him missionaries and people looking to make money off of the resources of India. This marks the start of an era with increasing Portuguese influence in the area.
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The British first begin to exert their control over India during the early 1600s. British trading ports are established in large numbers.
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The British Raj was the second largest empire ever in India by area. The rule of the British East India Company was transferred to the queen.
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Gandhi is born in Porbandar, India. He was an activist who supported nonviolent protest against the British rule in India.
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India is divided up into India and Pakistan under the British. 14 million people are displaced.
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Gandhi was killed by a fanatic Hindu nationalist. His death was important to his many followers and advocates of Hindu nonviolence under the British Raj.
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Hindus began to immigrate in larger numbers to the US after relaxed restrictions on immigration. They construct temples in the US and influence American culture by bringing over Indian customs and the Hindu religion.
