The Indus Valley civilization flourished from c. 2600 B.C to
c. 2000 B.C and it was one of the earliest civilizations. The
Aryans were the first to enter into India, and took possession
over the land. Sanskrit and Vedic religion were introduced and
spread throughout northern India.
India is ranked as the seventh largest country in the world and
the second most populated grand country. India is looked upon
as a sub-continent rather than a country.
India is diversified into different languages, cultures and different
historical backgrounds. The official name is the Republic of India
and the Indians call the country as India. The other two names
outside India are Hindustan and Bharat.
Ethnic faiths, customs, folk arts, fine arts have been the main
melting pots of art and culture. Few places have resounding varieties
of festivals, dance and sculpture. The people are diversified
in their life styles and resources of Indian art and culture.
The amazing background of India is acquainted with the amazing
history of India. Rich information includes pictures and facts
related to many places in India.
Thriving cities of the Indus Valley civilization excelled in
trade, and influenced throughout South East Asia. Traders spread
their goods and spices, gems and pearls flowed out of India. The
European culture was easily influenced by modern global cultures
and Indian philosophy.
The World Wide Web is slowly finding the expression of history
and culture. The epic history brought different challenges which
clashed with thousands of soldiers and colossal armies. Palaces
and fortresses were built and then later destroyed. During the
dramatic history, struggles for freedom marked a non-violent movement.
Religions spread from India, and it brought new challenges to
India.
The Independence Movement left an indelible mark on non-violence
throughout the world. Peace and prosperity were shattered among
the people with war and pestilence. Yet, India remained astonishingly
tolerant and diversified in the history of India.
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