Hindu period :
In ancient times, the Hindu kings ruled the Bengal in a period of around 1,500 years before and after the beginning of the Christian era. During this period, India was divided into several independent states and the king was the supreme authority of each state and was considered to be the fountain of justice.Indian Hindu society,institutions and beliefs gradually developed and a definite shape was given to them during the Hindu Period.
Many important beliefs and doctrines of recent days are deep rooted in the ancient Hindu ideology.