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Prehistoric and Ancient Indian HistoryPrehistoric India: Early Stone Age, Mesolithic, and Neolithic cultures.Key sites: Bhimbetka Caves, Mehrgarh, and Harappan Civilization.Indus Valley Civilization (IVC):Key features: Town planning, drainage systems, seals, and writing.Decline theories: Natural disaster, ecological changes, or Aryan invasion.Vedic Period:Vedic literature: Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda.Society: Varna system, early Aryan economy, and political structure.Mahajanapadas: Early republics and monarchies.Rise of the Magadha kingdom.Buddhist and Jain movements: Impact on social and religious life.Maurya Empire:Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka’s Dhamma, and the spread of Buddhism.Ashoka’s Edicts and their significance.Post-Maurya Period:Shunga, Kushana, and Satavahana dynasties.Important rulers: Kanishka and his role in spreading Buddhism.Gupta Period:Golden Age of India: Art, literature, science, and mathematics.Key figures: Samudra Gupta, Chandragupta II, Kalidasa, Aryabhata