Beginning with the origin of Indian civilization amongst a people who called themselves Aryans, the course introduces students to major milestones in Indian history and culture: The Indus valley civilization (2500-1900 BCE), the Buddha (563-483 BCE), Alexander�s invasion (326 BCE), the first Pan-Indian polity, the Mauryan Empire (321-185 BCE), the epic, Mahabharata, the Mughal empire (1526-1707), and finally the rise of Hindu nationalism under the Marathas (1650-1757).
instructor(s)
Gautam, Sanjay K.
Primary Instructor
- Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2024
