Ancient India during the rise of the Shunga Empire from the North, Satavahana dynasty from the Deccan, and Pandyan dynasty and Chola dynasty from the southern part of India.

May 7, 2024 · India has been home to major civilizations since around 2600 B.C.E. Examples include the Indus Valley civilization, the Vedic Age, the Mauryan Empire, and the Gupta Empire. All of these civilizations contributed and utilized many advancements in the worlds of science, technology, art, and culture.

Nov 13, 2012 · India is a country in South Asia whose name comes from the Indus River. The name 'Bharata' is used as a designation for the country in their constitution referencing the ancient mythological emperor, Bharata, whose story is told, in part, in the Indian epic Mahabharata.

Ancient India is the Indian subcontinent from prehistoric times to the start of Medieval India, which is typically dated (when the term is still used) to the end of the Gupta Empire around 500 CE. [1]

Discover the history and civilization of Ancient India, including its origins, society and legacy. Map and timeline included.

Jan 26, 2025 · India - Ancient History, Culture, Religion: The European scholars who reconstructed early Indian history in the 19th century regarded it as essentially static and Indian society as concerned only with things spiritual.

5 days ago · India - Ancient, Mughal, British: The Indian subcontinent, the great landmass of South Asia, is the home of one of the world’s oldest and most influential civilizations.

India is a country in South Asia whose name comes from the Indus River. The name 'Bharata' is used as a designation for the country in their constitution referencing the ancient mythological emperor, Bharata, whose story is told, in part, in the Indian epic Mahabharata .

1 day ago · It is the latest front in a cultural war over India’s ancient past. The country’s ascendant Hindu nationalists argue that the Aryan race, which brought the Vedic religion of Hinduism to India ...

Jan 25, 2025 · India - Ancient History, Indus Valley, Vedic Period: For this phase of Indian history a variety of historical sources are available. The Buddhist canon, pertaining to the period of the Buddha (c. 6th–5th century bce) and later, is invaluable as a …