History

The period extending roughly from 600 CE to 1200 CE occupies a highly significant place in the history of India....

Buddhism emerged in ancient India during the 6th century BCE as one of the most influential spiritual and philosophical movements...

Jainism is one of the oldest living religious traditions of India. It emphasizes strict ethical conduct, self-discipline, non-violence toward all...

(c. 1000 BCE – 500 BCE) The Later Vedic Age represents the second major phase of Vedic civilization, following the...

The period around the 6th century BCE marks one of the most decisive turning points in ancient Indian history. Earlier...

Among the sixteen Mahajanapadas that emerged in northern India during the 6th century BCE, Magadha eventually rose above all rivals...

(The Age of the Buddha) The period of the Mahajanapadas, roughly from the 6th century BCE onward, represents one of...

The Mauryan Empire was the first great imperial power to politically unify much of the Indian subcontinent. Emerging in the...

The centuries after the decline of the Mauryan Empire, especially from around 200 BCE onward, did not witness another empire...

The rise of the Gupta Empire around the late third century CE marked the beginning of one of the most...