18.2.3

The History of India

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History of India

Civilisation in India is thought to have originated in 2800BC.

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Origins

  • The origins of India date back to 2800 BC with the establishment of the Indus Valley Civilisation and the Aryans.
  • It is believed these people farmed the land, growing crops like barley and wheat.
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Religion

  • During the 15th Century, Ashoka led the unification and first establishment of Buddhism in the country.
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Colonialism

  • The arrival of Europeans during the 17th Century, led to a series of battles in which the British were victorious.
  • India was then under British rule until it gained independence in 1947.

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