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The Aryan people developed the Hindu religion. Some of the
important Hindu gods were Shiva, Kali, and Brahma (BRAH-muh).
The Aryans recorded the first sacred (SAY-
kruhd) Hindu scriptures (SKRIP-shuhrz).
The scriptures were written in Sanskrit.
The second great invasion of India
occurred around 500 b.c. The king of
Persia (PURR-zhuh) was Darius
(duh-RI-uhs). He conquered the Indus
Valley and West Punjab (puhn-JAB).
His armies ruled both areas until he
died. The Persians continued to rule for
150 years.
Next, the Greeks attacked the
Persians. Alexander the Great
overthrew King Darius’s family. But,
the Indians fought Alexander with a
strong force. The Greeks left India
and returned home.
The Hindu gods
were honored by
the Aryans and
other Hindus.
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