Periodisation
Scottish historian James Mill, in his seminal work The History of British India (1817), distinguished three phases in the history of India, … See more

Āstika and nāstika are variously defined terms sometimes used to categorise Indian religions. The traditional definition, followed by See more

The inclusion of Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs within Hinduism is part of the Indian legal system. The 1955 Hindu Marriage Act "[defines] as … See more

1. ^ Adams: "Indian religions, including early Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, and sometimes also Theravāda Buddhism and the Hindu- and Buddhist-inspired religions of South and Southeast Asia".
2. ^ … See more

According to Tilak, the religions of India can be interpreted "differentially" or "integrally", that is by either highlighting the differences or the similarities. According to Sherma … See more

Frawley and Malhotra use the term "Dharmic traditions" to highlight the similarities between the various Indian religions. According to Frawley, "all religions in India … See more

• India portal
• Religion portal
• Hinduism portal
• Sikhism portal
• Abrahamic religions, a similar term used to refer Judaism, … See more