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Ancient Indian History
- Periods: Prehistoric, Protohistoric, and Historic periods
- Prehistoric Period: The period before the development of writing systems. Evidence is primarily archeological. Examples include the Stone Age.
- Protohistoric Period: The period with writing but undeciphered scripts. Examples include the Indus Valley Civilization.
- Historic Period: The period with deciphered writing systems. Examples include the Vedic period.
- Source of History study: Archeological finds (inscriptions, coins, pottery, artwork) and literary sources (religious texts, secular literature, foreign accounts)
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Examples of important periods/civilizations:
- Stone Age
- Indus Valley Civilization
- Vedic Period
- Mahajanapadas
- Mauryan Empire
- Post-Mauryan Period
- Sangam Period
- Gupta Empire
- Post-Gupta Period
- Early Medieval Period
- Indian Empires and Kingdoms (during various periods)
Sources of Information
- Archeological sources: Inscriptions, coins, pottery, architecture, sculptures, paintings, etc are used to obtain information about the past
- Literary Sources: Religious texts (Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, etc), secular literature (e.g., epics, plays, poems), and foreign accounts (reports by travelers, etc) provide insights into societal norms, customs, and the lives of people in the past.
Specific Historical Periods
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Test your knowledge of Ancient Indian History, covering the Prehistoric, Protohistoric, and Historic periods. Explore key civilizations such as the Indus Valley and the Mauryan Empire, and learn about the sources of historical study. Dive into archaeological finds and literary sources that shape our understanding of this rich history.
