Prehistoric and Indus Valley Cultural Patterns
The study of prehistoric and Indus Valley cultures provides crucial insight into the evolution of India’s social, economic, and cultural foundations. Prehistoric culture refers to human activity before the advent of writing, broadly divided into Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic ages (from around 2 million BCE to 1000 BCE).
- The Indus Valley Civilization, spread across modern India and Pakistan, represents the first phase of urbanization in South Asia. Together, these periods showcase a gradual transformation—from nomadic hunter-gatherers to settled agricultural and urban societies.
Era-Wise Development
Prehistoric Age
- Palaeolithic Age: Early humans lived in caves, used crude stone tools, and depended on ....
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- 2 Gupta Period: Classical Age of Art, Literature, Science & Architecture
- 3 Post-Mauryan Artistic Traditions
- 4 Temple-Building Traditions of Pallavas, Cholas & Hoysalas
- 5 Buddhist and Mural Paintings
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- 7 Literary Works of Medieval India
- 8 Classical Languages & their Status in Ancient India
- 9 Temple Architecture Styles
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