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Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings (Cultural Developments) (c. 600 BCE-600 CE)

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · History

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Overview

The period from about 600 BCE to 600 CE saw major changes in Indian religious thought, artistic expression, and sacred architecture. Philosophers questioned sacrifice, rebirth, the self, and liberation. Buddhism and Jainism grew alongside Brahmanical traditions, and new forms such as Mahayana Buddhi

Key Concepts

The Rigveda is the main text

The Rigveda is the main text of the early Vedic tradition. It contains hymns in praise of deities such as Agni, Indra, and Soma. Sacrifices were perfo

The Upanishads are philosophical texts from

The Upanishads are philosophical texts from about the sixth century BCE onwards. They explore the meaning of life, the nature of the self, rebirth, an

Buddhist texts mention as many as

Buddhist texts mention as many as 64 sects or schools of thought. The Buddha and other teachers taught through discussion and debate. After the Buddha

Makkhali Gosala belonged to the Ajivika

Makkhali Gosala belonged to the Ajivika tradition and taught that everything was predetermined. Ajita Kesakambalin belonged to the Lokayata tradition

Mahavira

Mahavira, also called Vardhamana, was the 24th tirthankara in Jaina tradition, preceded by 23 others. Jainism teaches that the world is animated and t

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the major religious and philosophical developments from c. 600 BCE to 600 CE.
  • Identify the ideas of the Vedic tradition, Upanishads, Buddhism, Jainism, Ajivikas, Lokayatas, and later Hindu traditions.
  • Explain how Buddhist texts were preserved, classified, and transmitted.
  • Describe the meaning, structure, and function of stupas.
  • Trace the history of Sanchi and Amaravati as archaeological sites.

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