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Timeline of
Kali Yuga

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The Arc of Indian Civilization

From the traditional beginning of Kali Yuga to the modern era — trace the rise and fall of empires across 5,000 years of history.

Ancientc. 3102 BCE – 600 BCE

Ancient India

Ancientc. 600 BCE – 322 BCE

Mahajanapadas

Ancient322 BCE – 185 BCE

Maurya Empire

Ancient185 BCE – 73 BCE

Shunga Empire

Ancientc. 100 BCE – 224 CE

Satavahana Empire

Classicalc. 319 CE – 550 CE

Gupta Empire

Classical606 CE – 647 CE

Harsha Empire

Medievalc. 300 BCE – 1279 CE (Classical Chola period: 848 CE – 1279 CE)

Chola Empire

Medievalc. 650 CE – 1857 CE

Rajput Kingdoms

Medieval1336 CE – 1646 CE

Vijayanagara Empire

Early Modern1674 CE – 1818 CE

Maratha Empire

Early Modern1799 CE – 1849 CE

Sikh Empire

Modern1858 CE – 1947 CE (Company Rule: 1757–1858)

British India

Modern1947 CE – Present

Modern India

Civilizations

Kingdoms & Empires

Explore the great kingdoms and empires that shaped Indian civilization.

Ancientc. 3102 BCE – 600 BCE

Leadership

Kings & Emperors

Biographies of the great rulers who shaped India's destiny.

Chandragupta Maurya

Samrat Chakravartin

Founder of the Maurya Empire and the first emperor to unify most of the Indian subcontinent.

c. 322 BCE – 297 BCE

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Bindusara

Samrat Amitraghāta (Slayer of Enemies)

The second Mauryan emperor who expanded the empire southward into the Deccan.

c. 297 BCE – 272 BCE

ExpansionistAdministratorDiplomat

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Ashoka the Great

Devanampriya Priyadarshi — The Beloved of the Gods

The greatest Mauryan emperor who renounced violence after the Kalinga War and spread Buddhism across Asia.

c. 272 BCE – 232 BCE

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Gautamiputra Satakarni

Rajanya (King of Kings)

The greatest Satavahana emperor who restored the dynasty and defeated the Western Kshatrapas.

c. 106 CE – 130 CE

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Samudragupta

Vikramanka — The Napoleon of India

The greatest military conqueror of the Gupta dynasty, often called the Napoleon of India.

c. 350 CE – 375 CE

ConquerorStrategistPatron of Arts

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Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)

Vikramaditya — Sun of Valour

The most illustrious Gupta emperor under whom the Golden Age of India reached its zenith.

c. 375 CE – 415 CE

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Maharani Tarabai

Regent of the Maratha Empire

The Maratha queen who led the resistance against Aurangzeb after her husband's death.

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Rani Lakshmibai

Rani of Jhansi — The Warrior Queen

The iconic warrior queen of Jhansi who fought against British colonial rule in the 1857 Rebellion.

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Warriors & Commanders

The generals, bodyguards, and strategists who shaped the battlefield.

Tanaji Malusare

Subhedar — The Lion of Sinhagad

Tanaji Malusare was one of the most trusted generals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and a childhood friend of the Maratha king. He is best known for his heroic role in the Battle of Sinhagad (1670), where he led the Maratha forces in a daring night assault to recapture the strategically important Kondhana Fort (later renamed Sinhagad). During the battle, Tanaji lost his life, but his sacrifice enabled the Marathas to win the fort. When Shivaji heard of his death, he famously said "Gad aala pan Sinha gela" — "We won the fort, but lost the lion." Tanaji's courage, loyalty, and sacrifice made him one of the most celebrated heroes of the Maratha Empire.

general·Served: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Baji Prabhu Deshpande

Immortal Hero of Pavan Khind

Baji Prabhu Deshpande was a legendary Maratha general who sacrificed his life to ensure Shivaji Maharaj's safe escape from the siege of Panhala. In 1660, when Shivaji was trapped in Panhala Fort by the Bijapur general Siddhi Johar, Baji Prabhu led a diversionary force to the Pavan Khind pass. For over five hours, Baji Prabhu and his small band of 300 men held off 10,000 Bijapur soldiers, fighting with unwavering courage despite being severely wounded. When Shivaji reached safety at Vishalgad, a cannon signal was fired. Upon hearing it, Baji Prabhu finally allowed himself to collapse from his wounds, having fulfilled his duty.

general·Served: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Hambirrao Mohite

Sarnobat — Commander-in-Chief of the Maratha Army

Hambirrao Mohite was the Commander-in-Chief (Sarnobat) of the Maratha army under both Shivaji and Sambhaji Maharaj. He was also the father of Maharani Tarabai. He was a brilliant military commander who played a crucial role in many of Shivaji's campaigns. After Shivaji's death, he loyally served Sambhaji. He died in battle in 1687.

general·Served: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj

Netaji Palkar

Sarnobat — Chief of the Maratha Cavalry

Netaji Palkar was the second Sarnobat (Commander-in-Chief) of the Maratha army under Shivaji Maharaj. He was a brilliant cavalry commander who led the Maratha light cavalry with great effectiveness. He later defected to the Mughals after the Treaty of Purandar but eventually returned to the Maratha fold.

general·Served: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Yesaji Kank

Personal Bodyguard of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Yesaji Kank was one of the most trusted personal bodyguards of Shivaji Maharaj. He was known for his immense physical strength and unwavering loyalty. Yesaji was part of the select group of bodyguards who protected Shivaji in numerous battles and dangerous situations.

bodyguard·Served: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Chanakya (Kautilya)

Master Strategist — The Indian Machiavelli

Chanakya, also known as Kautilya and Vishnugupta, was the chief strategist, advisor, and mentor to Chandragupta Maurya. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest political thinkers and strategists in world history. He authored the Arthashastra, a comprehensive treatise on statecraft, economics, military strategy, and governance. Chanakya is credited with orchestrating the rise of Chandragupta and the overthrow of the Nanda dynasty, laying the foundation for the Maurya Empire. His teachings continue to influence political thought in India.

strategist·Served: Chandragupta Maurya

About This Project

A Digital Museum of Indian History

The Timeline of Kali Yaga is an educational project that explores the history of India from 3102 BCE to the modern era. Our purpose is to teach history, leadership, governance, philosophy, culture, military strategy, architecture, and civilization — not to glorify war.

Kingdoms

Kings & Queens

Warriors

Battles

Timeline of Kali Yuga

The Arc of Indian Civilization

Ancient India

Mahajanapadas

Maurya Empire

Shunga Empire

Satavahana Empire

Gupta Empire

Harsha Empire

Chola Empire

Rajput Kingdoms

Vijayanagara Empire

Maratha Empire

Sikh Empire

British India

Modern India

Kingdoms & Empires

Ancient India

Mahajanapadas

Maurya Empire

Shunga Empire

Satavahana Empire

Gupta Empire

Harsha Empire

Chola Empire

Rajput Kingdoms

Vijayanagara Empire

Maratha Empire

Sikh Empire

British India

Modern India

Kings & Emperors

Chandragupta Maurya

Bindusara

Ashoka the Great

Gautamiputra Satakarni

Samudragupta

Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)

Maharani Tarabai

Rani Lakshmibai

Warriors & Commanders

Tanaji Malusare

Baji Prabhu Deshpande

Hambirrao Mohite

Netaji Palkar

Yesaji Kank

Chanakya (Kautilya)

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Timeline of
Kali Yuga