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Hinduism may be the oldest of the world’s great religions. It is unique in that it has no single founder. Its roots date back to pre-Aryan Indus Valley civilization. Its oral traditions were written down in Vedas. As the Aryans interacted with the indigenous population, the caste system evolved. Hinduism incorporated some Jain and Buddhist ideals. Although urbanization and the Indian Constitution have reduced the impact of the caste system, forms of it continue to survive in South Asia. Today Hinduism is the religion of hundreds of millions of people in South Asia. It has not only shaped the culture of India, but has impacted the art and architecture of much of Southeast Asia

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Harappa Mohenjo-Daro Elements of Hinduism Emerge Cities of Interest
 
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