Rich Indian History – 3

Let us now look into the Indian History from the verified period (by Vedveer Arya and his research) commencing from 15692 BCE. While the Vedas and Upanishads mention on 14 Manvanthiram covering 12 hour period (daytime) of Brahma’s Kalpa (one day) period. Life of Brahma is given as 100 years of 365 Kalpa days each. That is equivalent to 432 crore years of earth years. So far we have completed 6 Manvanthiram and currently into 7^th Manvanthiram. That means we have almost completed 50% of one Kalpa’s daytime and that proves the life of earth so far is around 200 crore years and that goes in line with western researchers who agree to the same period. But Vedveer Arya clarifies, many documents were lost and he could not confirm the facts as mentioned in Vedas or Uanishads. As mentioned in his book, the exact Yuga period could not be fixed due to the confusing periods of astronomical calculations. Hence it is tough to synchronize the historical events to Manvanthiram period cycle. However I have given the period as given by Vedveer Arya.

I shall give you the history of India from Manu kingdoms to Mahabharatha era in this blog and continue the rest in my next blog. While I found the establishment of Manu’s kingdoms commenced from Uttar Pradesh and extended to Gujarath regions, the history evolved as well from other states as well. I shall speak on the states separately after establishment of country’s core history.

Indian history is predominantly ruled by wide range of knowledge found in Vedas, Upanishads and was strongly guided by powerful Rishis, Sages and Sanatana Dharma, ruled by multiple kings though. The core strength were derived from knowledge, discipline, culture, high amount of systems, much earlier than we could imagine of. Even our Indian government was listening to our spiritual leaders on administration issues till a period of 1980 AD is a proof of our strength.

A stone inscription of 920 AD at Utharamerur near Kanceepuram, close to Chennai has rich and detailed political management (on Election of people’s representatives) system on Macro and micro level. The same was referred to Mr TN Seshan, a former Indian chief election commissioner (1990-1996) who was revolutionary in his administration skills, was directed by Jagathguru Sri Chandrasekara Saraswathi Swamigal of Kancheepuram, popularly known as Kanchi ‘Periayava’ who was the one instrumental to guide India to establish her constitution. Mr Seshan implemented several revolutionary changes in the Indian election procedures based on his learning form the stone inscription.

Moving to Indian historical chronology, King Svayambhuva Manu, the first Manu of 14 Manus, his descendants Uttanapada and Dhruva were the first emperors of India, enjoyed the support of community leaders (Prajapatis). There are numerous references of Dhruva in Rigveda. King Svayambhuva Manu’s dynasty ended with King Ketumala, established their Kingdom to the west of Indus River. According to Avesta (Holy book of Zoroastrians) Keyumars was the first Human being of the world and seemingly Ketumala known as Keyumars was the progenitor of ancient Zoroastrians.

In the Indian historical chronology, King Svayambhuva Manu, the first Manu of 14 Manus, his descendants Uttanapada and Dhruva were the first emperors of India, enjoyed the support of community leaders (Prajapatis). There are numerous references of Dhruva in Rigveda. King Svayambhuva Manu’s dynasty ended with King Ketumala, established their Kingdom to the west of Indus River. According to Avesta (Holy book of Zoroastrians) Keyumars was the first Human being of the world and seemingly Ketumala known as Keyumars was the progenitor of ancient Zoroastrians.

The chronological breakup from 15692 BCE (Manu’s period) to 2300 BCE (Mahabharata era) is given in the table below. I have approximated few hundred years to have the correct sequence and continuity.

Period	Period description	Additional Notes
16000 BCE – 14350 BCE	Epoch of Adiyuga. Brahma I, Founder of Vedic Sciences & first Rishi, father of Svayambhuva Manu and his descendants – Kingdoms of Priyarata, Uttanapada, Uttam, Dhruva, Agnidhara till Ketumala in Brahmavarta Region.	This period is also known as Proto-Vedic period and the Saptrisis Marichi, Atri, Angiras, Brighu, Pulaha, Kratu, Pulastya and Dhanistha star of Rigvedic Era as well.
14350 BCE – 13500 BCE	Chronology of early Rigvedic Kings and Rishis. Kings Soma – I, Puru – I, Rantinava, Dushyanata, Bharatha Ashwamedha Ruled
13500 BCE – 13000 BCE	Swarochisa & Uttama Manu and their descents Druhya, Turvasa, Yadu Dynasties At Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh
13000 BCE – 12700 BCE	Tapasa Manu	The Manus from Tapasa to Vaivastava migrated from Brahmavarta region to Gujarat
12700 BCE – ~ 12000 BCE	Raivata Manu. Rishis Agasthiya and Pulastya period as well.
~ 12000 BCE – 11800 BCE	Chaksusa Manu. Rishi Kasyapa II period as well.
12275 BCE – 11175 BCE	Vaivastava and Iksvaku Manu. Rigvedic Rihis, Rishi Brahspathi as well.
11175 BCE – 10500 BCE	Multiple Rulers starting with Indradyumna, Aindradyumna, Dharmadhvaja, Kritadhvaja, Khandikya.	Age of Compilation of Vedas as well
10500 BCE – 6400 BCE	Age of Compilation of Samihitas, Aranyakas and Upanishads. Commencement of Dretha Yuga from 6777 BCE.	Informations are fragmentary on rulers. Saraswati river dried up around 10950 BCE and weakening monsoon in north-western India after 11000 BCE.
6400 BCE – 4550 BCE	As per Garuda Purana Multiple Kings (52 Nos.) ruled from Parasustra King (6400 BCE) till Kriti (4550 BCE). Among them King Siradvaja ruled from 5700 BCE – 5620 BCE was the father of Sita and flourished during Ramayana era. Dretha Yuga ending in 5577 BCE and commencement of Dvapara Yuga	Garuda Purana indicates, Ayodhya king Parasruta’s(King Ikasvaku’s descent) son Udavasu became the king of Videha around 6400 BCE.
4550 BCE – 2300 BCE	After the decline of Iksavaku dynasty the Kuru and Panchala kings re-emerged from 4550 BCE. Mahabharatha gives the list of kings who ruled till 2330 BCE.	Dvapara Yuga period ends in 3102 BCE and Kaliyuga commences. Periods of Vriddharyabhata and Aryabhata II. Aryabhata III period mentioned as 300 – 400 CE

It is clearly evident from the given chronology the strong built up of Indian history through Vedas, Upanishads, Santana Dharma. It is unique only in Indian history you will find the strong interlink of culture, way of life, culture and science along with respecting of natural resources. This has been our core strength that has withstood the multiple onslaughts by colonial regimes, religious destroyers and national treasure looters, without getting caught in global religious polarisations that happened in countries like, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Jordan, Lebanon and ongoing in multiple countries.