Hinduism was never founded
500 bc was golden age of Hinduism. In 500 bc confusios was appointed as the chief and he began to spread confusiasm. It Influenced Hinduism in more than one ways.
Hinduism is the oldest, dating back to circa 3200 BC.
brahminism
India.
Buddhism, but I wouldn't say that they are rivals, but complements.
Hinduism is the main religion of India. Hinduism is believed to have been brought by the Aryans, which invaded India in 1500 BC.
Hinduism and buddism
Hinduism started about 4000 years ago in circa 2000 B.C., and it started somewhere in India.
Hinduism is one of the Dharmic / Indian Religions and it started in India.
yes
No, Hinduism started much after the Ancient Egyptians. It was started by the Aryans which started Brahmanism. It eventually changed into Hinduism and that is how it got started. Also, the Aryans were an Indian culture, which lived much after the Ancient Egyptians.Sources: An education in History.