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.
The world indeed exhibits diverse approaches to revolutions and struggles for freedom. These variations are often rooted in distinct civic understandings of human values and ethical principles. Many countries gained their independence from European colonial powers through armed struggle or political movements. Some notable examples include: 1. India: India achieved independence from British colonial rule in 1947 after a long struggle for freedom led by figures like Mahatma Gandhi. 2. Algeria: Algeria gained independence from French colonial rule in 1962 after a protracted war of independence. 3. Kenya: Kenya secured independence from British colonial rule in 1963 after a period of armed resistance known as the Mau Mau Uprising. 4. Vietnam: Vietnam fought a war against French colonial rule, known as the First Indochina War, and later against the United States in the Vietnam War, ultimately achieving reunification and independence in 1976. 5. Ghana: Ghana became the first African countr
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