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Indian History History of India and its civilization dates back to at least 6500 BC which perhaps makes the oldest surviving civilization in the world. India has been a meeting ground between the East and the West.  Through out its history many
invaders have come to India but Indian religions allowed it to adapt to and
absorb all of them. All the while, these local dynasties built upon the
roots of a culture well established. India has always been simply too big,
too complicated, and too culturally subtle to let any one empire dominate it
for long. Based on archaeological findings, Indian history can be broadly
divided into five phases1. Period of Saraswati (Harappan) civilization - 6500 BC - 1000 BC or also called 'Vedic period' in history of India. 2. Golden period of Indian History - 500 BC - 800 AD 3. Muslim influence in India - 1000 AD- 1700 AD 4. British period in India - 1700 AD - 1947 AD 5. Modern India- 1947 - till date Culture and Heritage  The cultural diversity in India widely varies from state to state and even within some large states you might find diverse cultures. But underneath this cultural diversity one could find the common heritage, a fabric that binds all these apparently diverse cultures together. Large number of language and dialects are just one reflection of the cultural diversity. Eighty percent of Indians follow Hindu religion and religious rites performed after birth, death and during marriage ceremonies are fairly similar following mostly Vedic traditions, with some local variations in customs in many state. Some Links to Indian Heritage and Culture - Encyclopaedia - This online encyclopaedia gives concise information on people and culture of India. Also provides some good links. India heritage - comprehensive website that is devoted to presenting information on the many facets of Indian heritage and culture Indian Heritage - Provides detailed information on Indian culture and heritage. Heritage Indian visit - You can check out the world Heritage sites and hotels in India at this site and also get information on culture, arts, architecture etc. India Profile - They have tried to cover everything about India. Culturopedia - Another good site on Indian culture. Has much more than just culture and heritage . Check this out! Indian monuments portal - Just as the name suggests, if you want to know about great Indian monuments and heritage sites, visit this portal. |
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