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Overview of Indian Historical Periods

Jul 16, 2024

History of Full Time

Importance of History

  • The generation that ignores our history has no future
  • Reading history can be boring and sleep-inducing, but it can be made interesting through animation
  • Only IAS provides multiple options for preparation in different subjects

Curriculum and Features

  • Only IAS offers a variety of subjects such as History, IR, Hindi Literature, English, etc.
  • Features for use:
    • Live and recorded classes
    • 10 revision tests, 2 final tests
    • Daily class notes, PPT, doubt sessions
    • Course validity - 31 December 2024
    • Starting fee - 899
    • For additional information, contact PWDA

Introduction to Indian History

  • India is considered the oldest civilization in the world, over 2000 years old
  • Indian history is divided into three parts: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History

Classification of Ancient History

  • Stone Age (3 million BCE - 10,000 BCE)
    • Five main periods: Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic
    • Major sites: Punjab, Mirzapur, Narmada Valley, Bhimbetka, Mahadaha
  • Harappan Civilization (2500-1750 BCE)
    • Discoverer: Dayaram Sahni
    • Major sites: Harappa, Mohenjo-daro, Lothal, Kalibanga
  • Vedic Period (1500-600 BCE)
    • Arrival of Aryans, division of society (Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra)
    • Major sites: Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan

Major Empires and Dynasties

  • Mahajanapada Period
    • Rise of Magadha, rule of Bimbisara and Ajatashatru
    • Time of Buddha and Mahavira
  • Mauryan Dynasty after Nanda Dynasty
    • Chandragupta Maurya and Chanakya
  • Gupta Period: The Golden Age of India
    • Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)
    • Progress in arts, literature, and science: Kalidasa, Aryabhata
  • Harshavardhana's Period (606-647 CE)
    • Establishment of Kanyakubja as the capital from Thaneshwar
    • Books: Nagananda, Ratnavali
    • Poet: Banabhatta

Sangam Period

  • Time period: 4th century BCE to 2nd century CE
    • Development of Tamil literature
    • Major books: Tholkappiyam, Pattupattu

Gupta Period

  • Flourishing of art, literature, and science
    • Major texts: Mahabharata, Puranas
    • Major sites: Sarnath, Dashavatara Temple in Deogarh

General Overview

  • This lecture provides an overview of different periods crucial for UPSC studies
  • Possibilities of looking at others, moving forward in chronology
  • Brief description of various periods and events