The most ancient civilization in the sub-continent, this name refers to one of the cities of the advanced cultures around the Indus and Ravi River Valleys.
Harappa
The Mauryan Dynasty was founded by Chandragupta Maurya, one of the first Empires to unite much of the sub-continent.
Maurya
The Gupta Dynasty was founded by Chandragupta I, a minor military leader who changed his name in memory of the earlier ruler. The Gupta Empire echoed the pattern of that of the Mauryan Dynasty.
Gupta
Babur founded the Moghul Empire, one of the strongest in Indian history. Through his descendents, Babur's family would unite most of India. After the death of the despot Aurangzeb in 1707, India became prime for the European takeover.