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India History Dates Back to the Beginning of Man India History began more than 5,000 years ago with the start of human civilization. The first known Indian people made settlements along the Indus River. Several mysterious cultures developed along this river in Northern India, and these people and their developing cultures eventually spread south into Southern India. The History of India was uniquely molded through frequent interaction with migrating people, and through the diverse culture that emerged through India geographically . India history is much more than a series of events; it's a reflection of human history that carries with it a story of great people and an amazing culture! Like its primary religion, Hinduism, the story of India is fascinating. Below is a very brief overview of the history. Follow the links below for more details on each of these exciting time frames! They allow you to jump to different time frames of the history, or you can start in Ancient History and work your way forward conveniently.We begin with Ancient India History. During this time, the Indus Valley Civilization emerged. It included the known sites of Moheno-Daro, Harappa and Lothal. Not long after these cultures had taken foot, Aryans migrated into India and brought with them their influential ideas and cultural beliefs. This new infusion of culture is known as the Vedic Age of India. An interesting side note, Hinduism was born during this era, which is why it is often referred to as the world's oldest living religion. During the fifth century, a very brave soldier, named Ashoka, united large areas of India and became one of India's greatest rulers. He converted from Hinduism to Buddhism, and in result caused Buddhism to spread through India and other areas of Asia. This was the start of fragmented religions in India.
In the eighth century, also known as the beginning of
India's Medieval History,
Islam arrived. By the eleventh century, it had become a huge political power in India, especially in the northern regions. The North Indian Dynasties of the Lodhis, Tughlaqs and others were eventually overpowered by the emergence of a powerful empire known as the Mughal Empire. During the Mughal Empire's rule, India gained back an enormous amount of political unity.
This is the part of the History of India in which India battled the British for power, but the British were victorious. Later, India held a rebellion from 1857 to 1858 in effort to restore Indian control of the country, but India was unsuccessful. Queen Victoria was crowned Empress of India and India was considered to be part of the British Empire during this era. Later, continuous campaigns, such as one lead by Muhatma Gandhi , effectively drove the British out of India in 1947. To better understand the deeper motivation behind these historical events of India, it helps if your familiar with the amazing culture of India. Return from India History to the Home Page
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