The Civilization of India

Vedic Age (2000 to 1400 B.C.)
Epic Age (1400 to 800 B.C.)
Age of Laws and Philosophy (800 to 315 B.C.)
Rise of Buddhism (522 B.C.)
Buddhist Age (315 B.C. to A.D. 500)
Puranic Age (A.D. 500 to 800)
Age of Rajput Ascendency (A.D. 800 to 1200)
Age of the Afghan Rule (A.D. 1206 to 1526)
Condition of the People under the Afghan rule
Age of the Moghal Rule (A.D. 1526 to 1707)
Condition of the People under the Moghal rule
Age of Mahratta Ascendency (A.D. 1718 to 1818)