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Hinduism

By riyap823
  • Bhagavad Gita
    200

    Bhagavad Gita

    The Bhagavad Gita is written at some point between 400 BCE and 200 CE.
  • Vedanta System
    200

    Vedanta System

    This is the beginning of the Vedanta System, which was a Brahmanical system where all the power resides in the preist.
  • Period: 320 to 500

    Gupta Empire

    The reign of the Gupta Dynasty was known as India's Golden Age.
  • Period: 400 to 500

    Religion

    Hinduism returns as the dominant religion of India. Temples and monuments are built.
  • Period: 500 to Jan 1, 650

    Gupta Empire Divides

    Gupta empire divides into several kingdoms.
  • Period: Jan 1, 600 to

    Rise of Devotional Movements

    Rise of devotional movements, puja (worship) rituals, and idea of equality of devotees.
  • Devotional Movements
    Jan 1, 1000

    Devotional Movements

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

    British take over

    Collapse of the Mughal empire; British begin to take power.
  • Mahatma Gandhi's birth

    Mahatma Gandhi's birth

    Gandhi was preeminent leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

  • World Religion

    Vedanta Society founded by Vivekananda. Promotes Hinduism as a world religion and India as a single nation.
  • India gains independence

    India gains independence

    India regains independence, but its partitioning leads to conflicts between Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs.
  • Period: to Jan 1, 1280

    Hinduism in the south

    Cholas dynasty. Hinduism arises in the south.