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.
Neolithic Period
Indus Valley Civilization
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
This early phase, spanning from 1500 to 1000 BCE, is primarily associated with the composition of the Rig Veda, a collection of sacred hymns.
This period, from 1000 to 600 BCE, saw the development of social hierarchies, rituals, and the emergence of Brahmanism.
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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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