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 Below is a concise, factual timeline of major world religions and their development, with a focus on India and including relevant global religions. The timeline is in ascending order and includes specific years where applicable.Timeline of Major ReligionsHarappan Civilization (Indus Valley Civilization)3300-1300 BCE: Early ritual practices, no clear evidence of organized religion.Vedic Period (Early Vedic Age)1500-500 BCE: Composition of the Vedas; polytheistic religion centered on deities like Indra and Agni.Zoroastrianism1500-500 BCE: Founded by Zoroaster in Persia, worship of Ahura Mazda; early monotheism.Judaismcirca 1200 BCE: Establishment of ancient Israelite religion; development of monotheism with Yahweh as the central deity.Later Vedic Period (Brahmanism)circa 800-200 BCE: Composition of the Upanishads; focus on philosophical concepts like Brahman and Atman.Jainismcirca 6th century BCE: Founded by Mahavira; emphasizes non-violence, truth, and asceticism.Buddhismcirca 6th century BCE: Founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha); focuses on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.Confucianism6th century BCE: Founded by Confucius in China; emphasizes ethics, social harmony, and proper conduct.Epic and Puranic Period (Development of Hinduism)circa 500 BCE - 500 CE: Composition of epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana, and Puranas; development of major deities like Vishnu and Shiva.Christianity1st century CE: Founded on the teachings of Jesus Christ; spreads throughout the Roman Empire and beyond.Islam7th century CE: Founded by the Prophet Muhammad; monotheistic worship of Allah, based on the Quran.Key Points Regarding Hinduism:Term "Hinduism": Coined later by Persian and Arab travelers to describe the diverse religious practices of the Indian subcontinent, derived from "Sindhu" (Indus River). The religion as it is known today encompasses a wide variety of beliefs and practices, which evolved significantly over time.Vedic Roots: Early Vedic religion was polytheistic. Deities like Vishnu and Shiva became prominent later, particularly during the Epic and Puranic periods.Modern Usage: The term "Hinduism" in its current form and the widespread self-identification with it developed more prominently during the 19th century, particularly under British colonial influence and subsequent Indian nationalist movements.This timeline provides a clear and factual overview of the development of major world religions, focusing on their origins and key periods.

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