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When, Where and How
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When, Where and How
Dates in History
Before Christ (BC)
Dates counted backwards in 
descending order before the 
birth of Christ.
Anno Domini (AD)
Latin for "year of the Lord." 
Dates counted in ascending 
order after Christ.
Common Era (CE)
Sometimes used in place of 
AD. Follows the same 
ascending count.
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When, Where and How
Dates in History
Before Christ (BC)
Dates counted backwards in 
descending order before the 
birth of Christ.
Anno Domini (AD)
Latin for "year of the Lord." 
Dates counted in ascending 
order after Christ.
Common Era (CE)
Sometimes used in place of 
AD. Follows the same 
ascending count.
Sources of Indian History
1
Historical Evidence
Sources provide vital information about past 
incidents and civilizations.
2
Cultural Insights
They illuminate the beliefs and practices of ancient 
peoples.
3
Origin Stories
These sources help trace the beginnings of India's 
earliest civilizations.
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When, Where and How
Dates in History
Before Christ (BC)
Dates counted backwards in 
descending order before the 
birth of Christ.
Anno Domini (AD)
Latin for "year of the Lord." 
Dates counted in ascending 
order after Christ.
Common Era (CE)
Sometimes used in place of 
AD. Follows the same 
ascending count.
Sources of Indian History
1
Historical Evidence
Sources provide vital information about past 
incidents and civilizations.
2
Cultural Insights
They illuminate the beliefs and practices of ancient 
peoples.
3
Origin Stories
These sources help trace the beginnings of India's 
earliest civilizations.
Types of Historical Sources
Inscriptions
Carved on metal, 
stone, and walls. 
Epigraphy studies 
them. Princep 
decoded Brahmi.
Coins
Studied via 
numismatics. Show 
economy, currency, 
and metallurgy of 
ancient times.
Archaeological 
Finds
Found by excavating 
sites. Jones started 
Asiatic Society. 
Cunningham led 
archaeology.
Literature & 
Foreign 
Accounts
Includes Vedic 
texts, epics, and 
writings by 
Megasthenes and 
Fa-Hien.
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When, Where and How
Dates in History
Before Christ (BC)
Dates counted backwards in 
descending order before the 
birth of Christ.
Anno Domini (AD)
Latin for "year of the Lord." 
Dates counted in ascending 
order after Christ.
Common Era (CE)
Sometimes used in place of 
AD. Follows the same 
ascending count.
Sources of Indian History
1
Historical Evidence
Sources provide vital information about past 
incidents and civilizations.
2
Cultural Insights
They illuminate the beliefs and practices of ancient 
peoples.
3
Origin Stories
These sources help trace the beginnings of India's 
earliest civilizations.
Types of Historical Sources
Inscriptions
Carved on metal, 
stone, and walls. 
Epigraphy studies 
them. Princep 
decoded Brahmi.
Coins
Studied via 
numismatics. Show 
economy, currency, 
and metallurgy of 
ancient times.
Archaeological 
Finds
Found by excavating 
sites. Jones started 
Asiatic Society. 
Cunningham led 
archaeology.
Literature & 
Foreign 
Accounts
Includes Vedic 
texts, epics, and 
writings by 
Megasthenes and 
Fa-Hien.
Historical Sources