Ancient India Timeline

Events

Gautama Buddha

623 BCE - 483 BCE

Founder of the Buddhist religion,
His sayings and rules of discipline made up the Buddhist teachings.

Mauryan Empire

322 BCE - 185 BCE

Ashoka

268 BCE - 233 BCE

Brought free healthcare to his empire for both people and animals.
Used religion to unite the people.
Policies became a norm for the rulers who followed.

Kushan Empire

1 CE - 300 CE

Gupta Empire

320 CE - 550 CE

King Harsha

606 CE - 647 CE

Equal fairness among the people and they were treated well and lived harmoniously,
Contributed to the advancement of the country by building schools, highways etc.
Promoted a democratic government that cared for the people.

Delhi Sultanate

1206 CE - 1526 CE

Qutub-ud-din

1296 CE - 1320 CE

Established Muslim power to protect their frontier against the Mongols.
Muslim politics and culture penetrated southern India.
Protected his empire, but used the working people to do so.
Introduced socialist economic policies by government intervention in the economy.

Mughal Empire

1526 CE - 1858 CE

Akbar

1560 CE - 1605 CE

Overcame Islamic elitism
He did now follow traditions of his faith, and also made some changes that were not favorable among Muslims.
He made the people equal and made the taxes fair. He was able to rule his empire and defend it in this way.