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Modern India began with the arrival of the British East India Company in India in ______
1611
Over the next few centuries, the British expanded their control over large parts of India, establishing the British Raj by the mid-19th ______
century
Various forms of resistance against British colonial rule took place, including the Indian Rebellion of ______
1857
In the early 20th century, figures like Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose played crucial roles in the struggle for ______
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On August 15, 1947, India gained its independence from British rule and became a sovereign ______
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The first major civilization in India was the Indus Valley ______
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The Vedas, the oldest scriptures in Hinduism, were composed during the emergence of the Vedic ______
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In the 6th century BCE, Mahavira founded ______
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Emperor Ashoka adopted ______ and propagated it throughout his empire
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The Maurya Empire declined after the ______ War
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From the 12th century CE onwards, medieval India saw the rise of regional powers like the Delhi ______
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History of India
India is one of the world's oldest civilizations, with a history dating back over 5,000 years. Its historical period can be broadly divided into two phases - ancient India and modern India.
Ancient India
The Indus Valley Civilization, which existed from around 3300 BCE until 1900 BCE, was the first major civilization in India. This highly urbanized society had well-planned cities like Harappa, Mohenjo Daro, Dholavira, and Rupar.
Around 1500 BCE, the Vedic civilization emerged along the Sarasvati River. The Vedas, the oldest scriptures in Hinduism, were composed during this time. By 600 BCE, several Janapadas or kingdoms had evolved across northern India.
In the 6th century BCE, Mahavira and Buddha lived, teaching new moral values. Mahavira founded Jainism, while Buddha's teachings led to the emergence of Buddhism. Magadha became a significant power under Emperor Ashoka. He adopted Buddhism and propagated it throughout his empire through edicts known as Asokan Pillars.
The Maurya Empire declined after the Kalinga War, leading to the rise of the Shunga Empire. During their rule, Indian astronomy flourished, with astronomical instruments being used in daily life.
Medieval India
From the 12th century CE onwards, medieval India saw the rise of regional powers like the Delhi Sultanate, the Bengal Sultanate, and the Vijayanagara Empire. These periods also marked the spread of Islam in India.
Modern India
Modern India began with the arrival of the British East India Company in India in 1611. Over the next few centuries, they expanded their control over large parts of India, establishing the British Raj by the mid-19th century.
During the 19th century, various forms of resistance against British colonial rule took place, including the Indian Rebellion of 1857. In the early 20th century, figures like Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose played crucial roles in the struggle for independence.
Finally, on August 15, 1947, India gained its independence from British rule and became a sovereign nation. Since then, India has transformed into the seventh-largest economy in the world. It continues to be a vibrant democracy with diverse cultures and languages.
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Test your knowledge of India's rich history with this quiz covering ancient, medieval, and modern periods. Explore topics like the Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic civilization, Maurya Empire, British colonial rule, and India's journey to independence.
