5 Questions
Which civilization flourished in present-day Pakistan and north-western India between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE?
Indus Valley Civilisation
When did sedentariness begin in South Asia?
Around 7000 BCE
What marked the Vedic Period (1500–500 BCE)?
Composition of large collections of hymns (Vedas)
What event led to the scattering of the population of the Indus Valley from large urban centres to villages?
Persistent drought
Which empire was established by Chandragupta Maurya after overthrowing the Nanda Empire?
Maurya Empire
Study Notes
Early Civilizations in South Asia
- The Indus Valley Civilization flourished in present-day Pakistan and north-western India between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE.
Development of Sedentariness
- Sedentariness began in South Asia around 2500 BCE.
Vedic Period
- The Vedic Period lasted from 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
- It was marked by the composition of the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism.
Decline of the Indus Valley Civilization
- Drought and ecological degradation led to the scattering of the population of the Indus Valley from large urban centres to villages.
Mauryan Empire
- The Mauryan Empire was established by Chandragupta Maurya after overthrowing the Nanda Empire.
Explore the arrival of anatomically modern humans in South Asia, the development of sedentary life, and the rise of the Indus Valley Civilisation. Learn about the timeline and key events that shaped early human settlement in the Indian subcontinent.
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