WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Origins of Hinduism Most scholars believe Hinduism started somewhere between 2300 B.C. and 1500 B.C. in the Indus Valley, near modern-day Pakistan. But many Hindus argue that their faith is timeless and has always existed. Unlike other religions, Hinduism has no one founder but is instead a fusion of various beliefs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indo-Aryan Migration (1800-1500 BCE) These Indo-Aryans were a branch of the Indo-Iranians, who originated in present-day northern Afghanistan. By 1500 BCE, the Indo-Aryans had created small herding and agricultural communities across northern India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aryan (that is, Indo-Iranian-language speaking) tribes from the Eurasian steppes (probably from what is now southern Ukraine) made their way in two large waves to India between 2000 and 1000 BCE. They brought with them gods like Agni and Indra.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hinduism developed with a group of tribes who referred to themselves as Aryans. Disputes surround where they originated from; some say they were already present in western India, others that they came from Central Asia, or further west.

Detailed explanation-5: -The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of naturalistic polytheism (similar to primitive animism) as they venerated natural forces. They generally worshipped in the open air through yajnas.