The timeline or chronology of Hinduism and Indian civilization are intertwined. Following is the timeline of the Indian civilization’s development over some 18000 years.
| Period Name | Period |
|---|---|
| Proto Vedic Period | 16000 – 14500 BCE |
| Early Vedic Period | 14500 – 13500 BCE |
| Middle Vedic Period | 13500 – 11500 BCE |
| Later Vedic Period | 11500 – 10500 BCE |
| Post-Vedic Period | 10500 – 6777 BCE |
| Mayasura’s Surya Siddhanta | 22 February 6778 BCE (Sunday) |
| Ramayana Era | 5677 – 5577 BCE |
| Mahabharata War | 3162 BCE |
| Buddha Birth | 15 March 1944 BCE |
| Buddha Nirvana | 1864 BCE |
| Muryan Kingdom | Around 1500 BCE |
(Source: Here)