The Three Periods/Stages of India's History

India's history can be divided into three periods or stages:

Duration	Period	Politico-Economic System	Dominant Religion
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1. 3000 BC – 712 AD	Ancient	Traditional	Hinduism
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2. 712 AD – 1947 AD	Medieval	Feudal	Islam + Christianity
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3. 1947 AD – today	Modern	Industrial	Hinduism