Name of Punjab
ECHOES OF THE PAST
A CHRONICLE OF HISTORICAL NAME OF PANJAB


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Ancient Panjab
Panjab is the birthplace of the oldest and greatest civilization. It’s one of the ancient regions. There is lots of interest in its history.
We Panjabi are in a very privileged place to get involved in discussion. We are true heirs of a legacy. Nobody knows Panjab and its culture more than us. We can look at most ancient artifacts and point out what they are and how they’re used.
This website is an effort to get Panjabis involved in the discussion.
Panjab Through the Ages:
A Historical Timeline






Panjab Through the Ages:
A Historical Timeline
5000 to 1800 BC

Harappan Period
One of the five oldest civilizations flourished in Panjab. The oldest city found Harappa, is found on the ancient bank of the river Ravi. It’s not stretches to call the Indus civilization an ancient Panjabi civilization.


Pre Historical Period
This is the archaeological dark period after the Harappan Bronze Age. Urban life collapsed. A new gene pool from Central Asia entered this.
1200 BC - 600 BC
Post 600 BC

Historical Period
After 600 BC, references to the Indus area started to appear in various sources. 1500 years later, archeological remains started to surface again.


Post Kharoshthi
An important era of Panjab. It’s cultural and spiritual influence spreads up to China; linguistic evidence found up to Uzbekistan; artistic skills spill into India. The center of learning is Taxila Peaks.
Era 300 CE Onwards
300 BC Onwards

Script Period
Around this time, the first deciphered script emerges. We get a direct peek into language, and it’s physical evidence that we can analyze the Kharoshti era.

Arrival of Islam & Arabs
A new age starts with the Arab invasion of the Indus region. The new masters introduced new faiths, new languages, and new ideas of governance. The status quo of civilization was disturbed.
700 CE
1469 AD

Sikh Period Starts
A new faith takes root to challenge the established system. Native thought rises again.

About AUTHOR
Grassroots Enthusiasm to Trace Long Forgotten Panjabi Past
Ramandeep Singh is a dedicated researcher and author with a passion for uncovering the long-forgotten past of Punjab. His extensive research focuses on the grassroots enthusiasm that drives the exploration of Punjab’s ancient history.
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