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Ancient India — Revision Notes
NIOS · Class 10 · Indian Culture and Heritage
Ancient India revision notes for NIOS Class 10 Indian Culture and Heritage: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Harappan Civilization, Vedic Culture.
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Harappan Civilization
- The Harappan civilization was the first known urban culture in India.
- It flourished around 2700 BC in the north western Indian subcontinent.
- Most sites developed on the banks of the Indus, Ghaggar, and their tributaries.
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Vedic Culture and Society
- Aryans or Vedic people settled on the banks of the Indus and Saraswati rivers.
- They composed hymns that were compiled as the four Vedas: Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda.
- The word veda means knowledge of the sacred spiritual knowledge.
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Jainism and Buddhism
- Jainism and Buddhism emerged around the sixth century BC.
- These reforms were aided by Kshatriyas and poorer masses.
- Rishabhadeva is believed to be the founder of Jainism and the first of the twenty four tirthankaras.
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Persian and Greek Contacts
- Cyrus founded the Achaemenid dynasty.
- Darius I annexed parts of Punjab and Sindh.
- Persian rule in north western India lasted nearly two centuries.
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Ancient Indian history is known fromThe Harappan civilization flourished around 2700Harappan seals show the oneAryans settled on the banksLater Vedic society became more complex
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