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History of India from the Earliest Times up to c. 300 CE

The history of India from the earliest times to c. 300 CE covers a vast period beginning with prehistoric human settlements and extending to the emergence of the Gupta dynasty. This period witnessed the development of agriculture and urban civilization, the composition of the Vedas, the rise of states and empires, the emergence of Buddhism and Jainism, the expansion of trade, and remarkable achievements in art, literature, science, and architecture.

1. Prehistoric India

The earliest phase of Indian history is known mainly through archaeological evidence because written records were not yet available.

Paleolithic Age

The Paleolithic or Old Stone Age was characterized by hunting, gathering, and the use of roughly chipped stone tools.

Important archaeological sites include: