Timeline: Hinduism | Timetoast

Period: 300 to Mar 2, 2022

The 11 major Upanishads are written, which include the ideas of reincarnation and karma.

800-300 BCE
Period: 320 to 500

Gupta empire.

320-500 CE
Period: 500 to Apr 22, 1000

Epics and Puranas are written, reflecting the rise of devotional movements dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Devi.

500 BCE-1000 CE
Period: 500 to Apr 22, 650

Gupta empire divides into several kingdoms

500-650 CE
Period: Apr 22, 600 to Apr 22, 1600

Rise of devotional movements, puja (worship) rituals, and idea of equality of devotees.

600-1600 CE
Period: Apr 22, 600 to Apr 22, 1000

Esoteric movements based on Tantras develop.

7th-11th Century
Apr 22, 1200

Earliest Vedas are compiled

1200-900 BCE Early Vedic Period
Apr 23, 1498

European presence in southern Asia begins with the arrival of Vasco de Gama.
Period: Apr 23, 1540 to Apr 23, 1549

Portugese missionaries arrive in India.

1540's
Period: Apr 23, 1600 to Apr 23, 1800

Hindu Renaissance.

17th-19th Century
Apr 23, 1700

British East India Company formed.
Apr 23, 1720

Collapse of the Mughal empire; British begin to take power.
Apr 23, 1947

India regains independence, but its partitioning leads to conflicts between Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs
Apr 23, 1948

Assassination of Gandhi
Apr 23, 1950

Constitution of the Republic of India.
Mar 2, 2022

Brahmanical religion develops, emphasizing ritual and social obligation.

900-600 BCE Late Vedic period
Period: Mar 2, 2022 to Apr 22, 1280

Hinduism arises in the south

870-1280 Cholas Dynasty
Period: Mar 2, 2022 to 320

Mauryan Dynasty founded by Chandragupta

320-185 BCE
Period: Mar 2, 2022 to Apr 23, 1280

Hinduism arises in the south.

870-1280 Cholas Dynasty
Apr 22, 2800

Indus Valley civilization.

2800-2000 BCE
Apr 22, 4000

Buddhism and Jainism founded in India

5th Century