History of India
The long history of India stretches back to the Indus Valley civilization from 3300-1300 BC. The Indian subcontinent has been home to massive empires and regional kingdoms for hundreds of years, uniting and fragmenting it from time to time. During various periods of resurgence, Indian culture, religion, administration and civilization spread to much of Asia. In recent history, India was under British rule since mid-18th century. It gained independence from Britain in 1947 after a long nationwide freedom struggle.
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History Videos & Lessons: (Reviewed by K-12 teachers) Indus Valley Civilization Grade: 6 - 12 Lesson on Indus Valley Civilization, one of the largest of the ancient civilizations. 9:35 |
Buddha and Ashoka Grade: 6 - 12 The lesson explores the history of India, Hinduism and the origins of Buddhism. It also covers the reign of Ashoka, the Buddhist emperor. 12:20 |
History of India - Beginnings (Pre 500 BC) - 1/3 Grade: 6 - 12 A fascinating documentary on history of India and its several brilliant golden ages in art and culture. This segment traces the earliest period of Indian history. 10:55 |
History of India - Beginnings (Pre 500 BC) - 2/3 Grade: 6 - 12 10:10 |
History of India - Beginnings (Pre 500 BC) - 3/3 Grade: 6 - 12 10:15 |
Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Culture) Grade: 6 - 12 Learn about the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the world's greatest bronze age civilizations. It was also known as the Harappan culture. 4:00 |
Vedic Age in India Grade: 6 - 12 The period in ancient history during which the oldest scriptures of Hinduism were composed, 1500 BC to 500 BC. 2:55 |
Decline of the Harappan Culture Grade: 6 - 12 The video presents multiple theories about the decline of the Harappan Culture. 2:15 |
The Maurya Empire Grade: 6 - 12 Learn about the Maurya Empire, an extensive Iron Age historical power in ancient India ruled by the Mauryan dynasty from 322 to 185 BC. 8:35 |
Maurya Dynasty Grade: 6 - 12 Find out about the Maurya Dynasty, one of the world's largest empires, and the largest ever in the Indian sub-continent. 2:40 |
Ashoka the Great Grade: 6 - 12 One of India's greatest emperors, Ashoka reigned over most of the Indian sub-continent. He ruled form 268 BC to 232 BC and became a model of kingship in the Buddhist tradition. 3:00 |
The Gupta Empire Grade: 6 - 12 Learn about the Gupta Empire that existed from 320 to 550 AD and covered much of the Indian Subcontinent. 12:20 |
Pallava Dynasty Grade: 6 - 12 Learn about the Pallavas, one of the greatest South Indian dynasties ever known. 3:45 |
Pandya Dynasty Grade: 6 - 12 The Pandya Dynasty, an ancient South Indian dynasty that ruled from 500 BC till the 15th century AD. 1:40 |
Chera Dynasty Grade: 6 - 12 The Chera Dynasty, one of the ancient South Indian dynasties that ruled from 3rd century BC to 12th century AD. 2:10 |
The Chola Empire Grade: 6 - 12 The Chola Empire, ruled the Chola dynasty, was one of the longest-ruling dynasties in the history of southern India, from 300 BC to 1300 AD. 4:05 |
Rajput Warriors Grade: 6 - 12 A prominent warrior clan in the Northern and North Western parts of India. The Rajputs were known for their courage and loyalty, and rose to prominence during the 6th to 12th centuries. 2:55 |
The Vijayanagara Empire Grade: 6 - 12 Learn about Vijayanagara Empire - an empire based in South India, in the Deccan Plateau region that ruled from 13th century to 16th century AD. 7:35 |
Indian Manuscripts Grade: 6 - 12 Learn how knowledge has traveled and been preserved through generations in the Indian culture. 3:30 |
Indian Mathematics, part 1/2 Grade: 6 - 12 Learn about the contribution of Ancient Indians like Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, Bhaskara, Madhava, etc in the field of Mathematics. 10:00 |
Indian Mathematics, part 2/2 Grade: 6 - 12 8:45 |
Early Mughals in India Grade: 6 - 12 The early Mughals were Arabs, Turks and Afghans who invaded India. They established the Mughal empire in India during the 12th and 13th centuries. 4:35 |
Akbar the Great Grade: 6 - 12 Learn about Akbar, one the mightiest Mughal rulers who ruled from 1556 AD till 1605 AD. 3:40 |
East India Company Grade: 6 - 12 Learn how the British first came to India as the East India Company, with the sole intention of trading, but ultimately took over as rulers of India and established the British Raj. 3:55 |
India's Freedom Struggle Grade: 6 - 12 A quick look at India's fight, violent and non violent, to gain independence from the British rule. 2:45 |
Indian National Movement Grade: 6 - 12 Learn about the Indian national movement that led to formation of the Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League. 2:30 |
Quit India Movement Grade: 6 - 12 Learn about the Quit India Movement of 1942 when Gandhi called for an orderly British withdrawal from India. 1:55 |
Indian Independence Grade: 6 - 12 A quick look at India's independence that was marred by its partition into India and Pakistan. 2:35 |
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