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The world was created by three Gods, Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu at around 4,600,000,000 B.C. Brahma specifically was tasked with the creation of the world.
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Aryans invade the Indus River Valley which brings a new language called Sanskrit. This heavily influences the developing religion of Hinduism.
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This period begins which is when the first Hindu scriptures are written. This is also when other religions begin such as Buddhism.
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The main eleven Upanishads are written around this time. These become the fundamental passages of Hinduism.
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The epics which shows the history of mortal men are written. The beginning of devotion to Hinduism is started.
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This empire is founded and is one of the largest empires of the time. It establishes Hinduism as the major religion despite controversy.
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The Gupta Empire, which stabilized Hinduism, was over ridden by the Huns. The era of peace and prosperity is ended.
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Sankaracharya was an Indian philosopher and theologian who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta. He is credited with unifying and establishing the main currents of thought of Hinduism.
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Vasco De Gama's arrival marked the first European involvement in India. Europeans and missionaries arrive which puts Hinduism at risk.
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Mogul emperor Aurangzeb outlaws Hindu worship in India. This created widespread controversy and panic.
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Parliament ends the rule of the East India Company which places India under control of the British Crown. Britain slowly starts to reform India which threatens Hinduism.
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Vedanta society is formed and promoted Hinduism in the West. It also advocated for India to be a single country.
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Ghandi launches a campaign to protest British involvement. He encourages Indians to leave British institutions and rely on themselves.
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British India won it's independence from the British. Split the countries into India and Pakistan.
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Ghandi was murdered by Nathuram Godse in 1948. This brought the country to a crossroads as one of the most influential people in India was gone.
