When does the 'Historic' period begin in India?

It generally begins in the 6th century BCE with the rise of Mahajanapadas and the availability of contemporary written records.

Historical Chronology

UPSC Archival Analysis

The Indus Valley Civilization belongs to the Proto-historic age because it has a script that remains undeciphered.

Exam Year

1996

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_1996_117 Ref: Standard Educational Reference