Ancient Indian History

India's history and culture is dynamic, spanning back to the beginning of human civilization. It begins with a mysterious culture along the Indus River and in farming communities in the southern lands of India.

The history of India is punctuated by constant integration of migrating people with the diverse cultures that surround India. Available evidence suggests that the use of iron, copper and other metals was widely prevalent in the Indian sub-continent at a fairly early period, which is indicative of the progress that this part of the world had made. By the end of the fourth millennium BC, India had emerged as a region of highly developed civilization.

The Indus Valley Civilization

Vedic Civilization

The Buddhist Era

Alexander's Invasion

The Mauryan Empire

End of the Mauryan Empire

Gupta Dynasty

Decline of Gupta Dynasty

Harshavardhana

The Chalukyas of Badami

The Pallavas of Kanchi