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Early Civilizations
- Indus Valley Civilization: Urban planning and sophisticated drainage.
- Harappan Culture: Distinctive seals and undeciphered script.
- Mehrgarh: One of the earliest sites of farming and pastoralism.
Vedic Period
- Rig Veda: Oldest Hindu scripture, hymns and philosophies.
- Social Varnas: Development of early caste system.
- Iron Age: Introduction of iron tools and agriculture.
Rise of Empires
- Mahajanapadas: Sixteen powerful kingdoms emerged.
- Magadha’s Ascent: Dominance leading to major empires.
- Buddhism & Jainism: New philosophical and religious movements.
Mauryan Era
- Chandragupta Maurya: Founded the vast Mauryan Empire.
- Ashoka the Great: Promoted Buddhism and spread Dhamma.
- Pataliputra: Capital city, a center of learning and trade.
