+Ancient India spans the vast historical period of the [Indian Subcontinent](/wiki/indian_subcontinent) from early human settlements to the dawn of the medieval era. It was a cradle of advanced civilizations, including the [Indus Valley](/wiki/indus_valley) and the Vedic period, giving rise to profound philosophies and major world religions like [Hinduism](/wiki/hinduism) and [Buddhism](/wiki/buddhism).
+## See also
+- [Mauryan Empire](/wiki/mauryan_empire)
+- [Gupta Empire](/wiki/gupta_empire)
+- [Vedic Period](/wiki/vedic_period)
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