4000 – 1800 B.C.
Between 4000 and 1800 B.C., Aryan culture began to shape ancient India. The Aryans, who migrated into the Indian subcontinent, brought with them new languages, religious traditions, and social structures. They composed the Vedas, a collection of sacred texts that became the foundation of Hinduism. Aryan society was organized into distinct social classes, and their influence played a crucial role in the development of early Indian civilization. This period marked the beginning of India’s rich cultural and religious heritage, which would continue to evolve over the centuries.