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Aryans coming from the northwest, migrated into India with oral traditions, known as Vedas.
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The Upanishads, Aranyakas, and Brahmanaswere all written in this time period, carving the path towards modern customs, including the caste system.
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As Vedic traditions mixed with native Indian culture, the Caste system was developed.
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Indian scholars codify Aryan beliefs, providing a basis for Hinduism.
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During the Mauryan reign, Hindu ministers were able to influence and obtain governemtal positions, yet the leader, Asoka, still embraced Buddhism.
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The first evidence of Hindu worship in temples dates back the the 4th century BCE.
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As the Mauryan Empire comes to a close and the Gupta Empire is established, Hinduism is given room to spread during an era of peace.