Name: Ancient &amp; Medieval India
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Ancient & Medieval India

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Ancient and Medieval India witnessed the rise and fall of magnificent empires and the development of a sophisticated civilization that made lasting contributions to the world. The ancient period, from the Indus Valley Civilization to the Gupta Empire, was marked by the foundation of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, groundbreaking advancements in science and mathematics, and the establishment of complex social and political structures. The medieval era, dominated by the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire, saw significant cultural synthesis, the large-scale introduction of Persianate art and architecture, and new administrative systems that shaped the subcontinent’s socio-economic fabric.

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The Indus Valley Civilization & Vedic Age: One of the world’s earliest urban civilizations, known for its planned cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, was followed by the Vedic Period, which laid the philosophical and social foundations of Hinduism and the caste system through texts like the Vedas and Upanishads.
Rise of New Religions & the Mauryan Empire: The 6th century BCE saw the emergence of Buddhism (by Gautama Buddha) and Jainism (by Mahavira) as reform movements. This era culminated in India’s first major empire, the Mauryan Empire (c. 322–185 BCE), under Ashoka, who propagated Dhamma after the Kalinga War.
The “Golden Age” – Gupta Empire: The Gupta Period (c. 320–550 CE) is often called the “Golden Age of India” for its unparalleled achievements in literature (Kalidasa), mathematics (the concept of zero), astronomy, and art, alongside the consolidation of classical Hindu culture.

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