Video - Journey Through Time: Unveiling India's Rich Historical Tapestry

India's history is rich and diverse. The Indus Valley Civilization (circa 2500 BCE) showcased advanced urban planning. The Vedic period (1500-500 BCE) laid the cultural and religious foundations with the composition of the Vedas. The Maurya Empire, founded in 322 BCE by Chandragupta Maurya, expanded under Ashoka the Great, who promoted Buddhism.The Gupta Empire (circa 320-550 CE) is considered India's Golden Age, marked by significant advancements in science, mathematics, and arts. The concept of zero was developed by Aryabhata during this period. The medieval era saw the rise of the Chola dynasty in the south and the Delhi Sultanate in the north.The Mughal Empire, established in 1526, brought about a unified and culturally rich period, exemplified by the construction of the Taj Mahal. British colonial rule began in the 17th century, leading to India's independence movement, led by figures like Mahatma Gandhi, which culminated in independence on August 15, 1947.