One of the oldest civilization in the world, India boasts of a rich culture, history and heritage. The history of India dates back to the beginning of the human civilization. Indian History is broadly divided into Ancient, Medieval and the Modern History. Because of its rich culture and civilization, History of North Indian has not only been dynamic but interesting. Tours of North India offers to provide you with online information on History of North India, India.

Ancient History of India has been divided into the Vedic and the pre Vedic period. Vedas date back to the Vedic period and it is during this period that Hinduism first arose. In the 4th and the 5th century BC Asoka of the Maurya dynasty ruled large parts of north India. Whole of India was mainly unified under the Gupta dynasty and this period in the Indian History was also known as the Golden Age. Rajasthan an integral part of North India was ruled by the Rajputana clan from about 700 AD. Rajasthan was ruled by the Pratihars during 750-1000 AD. Between 1000-1200 AD, Chaulkyas, Parmars and Chauhans fought for the Supremacy of Rajasthan.

In the medieval era or around 11th century BC with the invasion of the Turks and Afghans, Delhi Sultanate established its hold in India. Lodhi's, Tughlaq's, Sayyids etc. are the dynasties that ruled the northern part of India during the Delhi Sultanate era. In the early 16th century the descendants of Genghis Khan established the Mughal dynasty. During the Mughal rule the most of India was again politically united as a single entity.

In the medieval period, parts of Rajasthan also came under the Muslim rulers. Ajmer, Nagaur, Ranthambore etc. were some of the areas ruled by them. Mewar emerged as one of the most powerful states of Rajasthan during this time. Rajasthan was politically united during the Mughal Period but with the disintegration of the Mughal Empire, Rajasthan too was politically disintegrated. With the decline of the Mughals, the Marathas established their hold in Rajasthan and with the beginning of the 19th century, Pindaris took control of the area.

In the later part of the 17th century (the modern period), with the disintegration of the Mughal Empire, the British started establishing its hold through the East India Company and by 1850 controlled most of India. In 1857 the rebellious sepoy mutiny in north India caused the British Parliament to transfer all political powers from the east India Company to the crown.

By the end of the 19th century efforts were made towards establishment of self-government in British India and Indian councilors were appointed to advise the British Viceroy. Later the Indians were also given a say in the legislative council.

In 1920 with the coming of the Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian freedom struggle scenario, the class movement was transformed into a mass movement. Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India etc. were some of the movement that played an important role in the attainment of freedom struggle. On 15th August, India became independent and a dominion within the commonwealth. Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of India and Rajendra Prasad the first President.

At the time of Independence, The Rajputana State of Rajasthan comprised 19 princely states, which were later formed into the present state of Rajasthan after a long process of integration.

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