Aryan Conquest of India
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Religion, Ethics, Military History
- Subcategories: Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges
- Curriculum: Asian History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: South Asia, India, Pakistan
- Date: c. 1500
Article abstract: At issue: Cultural hegemony in northern part of Indian subcontinent. Result: Dominance of Vedic language, culture, and religion in northern part of Indian subcontinent.
Background
Harappān civilization flourished in the Indus Valley from about 2600-1900 b.c.e., with Harappā and Mohenjo-Daro as important centers. During the following period, 1900-1300 b.c.e., a new set of religious and cultural traditions emerged in this area. Some scholars reject the idea that an invasion or migration of Indo-Aryan speakers caused the decline of...
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