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Kuru Kingdom

The Kuru Kingdom was an ancient civilization located in present-day northern India, flourishing around the 3rd century BCE to the 4th century CE. It is best known for its role in early Indian history and literature, especially the Mahabharata. The Kuru Dynasty unified various regions and laid the foundation for classical Indian culture, politics, and religion. The kingdom's capital was Hastinapura, and it played a significant role in shaping the political and cultural landscape of northern India. The Kuru period is considered a crucial era that contributed to the development of early Indian civilization.