Bangladesh has a long history that can be divided into pre-historic, ancient, medieval, and modern periods. The ancient period saw rule by the Maurya, Gupta, Pala, and Sena empires from the 6th century BC to the 12th century AD. The medieval period was defined by Muslim sultanates and the Mughal Empire between the 13th and 18th centuries. The modern age brought British colonial rule from the 18th century until Bangladesh gained independence in 1971 after the Pakistan period.

1. Bangladesh: History and Culture
Chronological Order of Historical Periods
1. PRE-HISTORIC PERIOD
 Pre-historic period of Time: We are not much known about the
Pre-historic period yet.
2. ANCIENT PERIOD
 Ancient Period of Time: The Sixth Century BC that
Indian history emerges from legend and uncertain
traditions
 Maurya Rule: 322-185 BC
 Gupta Rule: 322-750 AD
 Pala Rule: 750-1131/1162 AD
 Sena Rule: 1097-1204 /1225 AD
3. MEDIAEVAL PERIOD
Muslim Rule
 Sultan’s Rule: Sultanate Period from 1204-1538 AD
 Mughal Rule: Mughal Period from 1576-1765 AD
MODERN PERIOD
 British Period: 1757/1765-1947 AD
 Pakistan Period: 1947-1971 AD
 Independent Bangladesh: Since 1971