History: Evolution of Indian Civilizations

Bharata

Middle Ages

Hindu, Muslim and British

<p>Historians chart the progress of man in terms of Ages that represent different stages of human development, e.g., Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Early Medieval Period is from the 8th to 12th century AD, while the Later Medieval Period is from the 12th to 18th century AD.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rivers were a source of food, fresh water for drinking and irrigation, and ideal for transportation and trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The name 'India' originates from the river Indus, called 'Sindhu' in Sanskrit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The idea persisted in the minds of cultural leaders, settlers and conquerors who came to the region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Muslim chroniclers referred to India as Hindustan during the medieval period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The people living in India were called 'Hindus' because of the name 'Hindustan' derived from the Indus river.</p> Signup and view all the answers