Hinduism developed from the religion that the Aryans brought to India with them in about 1500 BC. Its beliefs and practices are based on the Vedas, a collection of hymns (thought to refer to actual historical events) that Aryanscholars had completed by about 800 BC.
Artists, architects, and writers used realistic techniques. Their work reflected the Renaissance ideals of humanism, an appreciation of the classics, and curiosity.
Five signers were captured by the British as traitors and tortured before they died.
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Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.
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Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army, another had two sons captured.
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Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War.
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