The origins of Hinduism may be traced back to the intertwining of two great cultures, that of the civilization and that of the Indo-Aryans.

Indus Valley

Explanation:

The circumstances in which these Aryans came to India show that they were aware that they would be welcome. For them, fleeing from Iran was a compulsion, but coming to India was a choice and they were higlhy welcomed by the Indus as the coexist together hence birthing Hinduism.

a.. a conflict between her competing identities.. apex

answer; identity theft;