c. 15th century BCE – c. 12th century BCE★★★★★
Composition of the Rigveda
The hymns of the Rigveda, the oldest text of Hinduism, are composed in Vedic Sanskrit and transmitted orally for generations.
ReligionCulture· India, Pakistan
Timeline
3 events15th century BCE
3rd century BCE
- c. 260s BCE – c. 230s BCE★★★★★
Edicts of Ashoka
Emperor Ashoka has edicts inscribed on rocks and pillars across his empire, promoting Buddhist ethics and tolerance.
ReligionPolitics· India, Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan
15th century
- 1469★★★★★
Birth of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism
Guru Nanak is born at Talwandi (now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan); his teachings become the foundation of Sikhism.
BirthReligion· Pakistan, India