Prehistoric India : Stone Age

Paleolithic Period

  This era, spanning approximately 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago, is characterized by the use of crude stone tools for hunting and gathering.

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Mesolithic Period 

Lasting from around 10,000 to 6,000 years ago, this period saw the development of more sophisticated stone tools, along with early domestication of plants and animals.

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Neolithic Period 

Beginning about 6,000 years ago, this period marked a significant shift towards settled agriculture, pottery-making, and the construction of permanent settlements.

Indus Valley Civilization 

Mature Harappan Period:
This period, flourishing between 2600 and 1900 BCE, witnessed the peak of the Indus Valley Civilization, characterized by advanced urban planning, sophisticated drainage systems, and a thriving trade network.
 
Regionalization and Decline: 

After 1900 BCE, the Indus Valley Civilization began to decline, possibly due to environmental factors, social unrest, or other reasons.

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Vedic Period 

Rigvedic Period: 

This early phase, spanning from 1500 to 1000 BCE, is primarily associated with the composition of the Rig Veda, a collection of sacred hymns.

Later Vedic Period:

 This period, from 1000 to 600 BCE, saw the development of social hierarchies, rituals, and the emergence of Brahmanism.

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Early Historic Period

Rise of Mahajanapadas: This period witnessed the rise of powerful kingdoms, known as Mahajanapadas, in the Ganges Valley.
Second Urbanization: The growth of urban centers and trade networks during this period led to a significant increase in urbanization.

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