What was the name of the period during which the foundations for Hinduism were established?

The period during which the foundations for Hinduism were established is known as the Vedic period, which lasted from approximately 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. This era is characterized by the composition of the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, which laid the groundwork for many of its beliefs, rituals, and social structures. The Vedic tradition introduced key concepts such as dharma (duty), karma (action and its consequences), and various deities that would evolve into the diverse practices of Hinduism.