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What are the two main beliefs of ancient India?
India is home to the world’s oldest religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as Jainism. All three evolved from shared beliefs and traditions, such as reincarnation, karma, and liberation and achieving nirvana. These beliefs and traditions evolved in the Indus River Valley around 3500 BCE.
What are the major conflicts in India?
Ancient India
Name of conflict | Belligerents |
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Magadha-Vajji war (484 BCE–468 BCE) | Haryanka dynasty |
Indian campaign of Alexander the Great (327 BCE–325 BCE) | Macedonian Empire |
Conquest of the Nanda Empire (321 BCE–320 BCE) | Maurya Empire |
Seleucid–Mauryan war (305 BCE–303 BCE) | Maurya Empire |
How did religion affect the ancient Indians?
Religion has historically influenced Indian society on a political, cultural and economic level. There is a sense of pride associated with the country’s rich religious history as the traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism all emerged out of India.
How did ancient Indians worship their gods?
Hindu worship, which is known as “puja,” typically takes place in the Mandir (temple). Followers of Hinduism can visit the Mandir any time they please. Hindus can also worship at home, and many have a special shrine dedicated to certain gods and goddesses. The giving of offerings is an important part of Hindu worship.
What are the primary reasons for religious conflict in India?
In conclusion, the primary reasons for religious conflict in India are the intentional stirring up of religious hatred and the emergence of a political context in which this can become a powerful force.
What caused the recent communal violence in India?
If we accept that recent communal violence has been sparked by the existence of Hindu nationalist ideology, the causes of this conflict must lie in the factors which allowed Hindutva, and the BJP, to gain influence. How did the BJP, a small, marginalised, ‘pariah party’ in the 1980s, become the leading member of the governing coalition by 1998?
Does Kashmir conflict feed an unending cycle of violence?
Muslim feelings of victimisation and Hindu fears of Kashmiri terrorism supposedly serve to feed an unending cycle of violence. For proponents of this view, including many in India for whom the conflict has become naturalised, there is nothing special about the recent violence.
Does the Bible contain a moral contradiction?
Some superficial critics of the Bible charge that it contains a moral contradiction. It is alleged that whereas the practice of “incest” is condemned in the law of Moses, there appear to be cases in scripture where it is sanctioned.