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Indus Valley Civilization
The Indus Valley Civilization was a cultural and political entity which flourished in the northern region of the Indian...
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Mahabharata
The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic where the main story revolves around two branches of a family - the Pandavas and Kauravas...
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Ancient India
India is a country in South Asia whose name comes from the Indus River. The name 'Bharata' is used as a designation for the country...
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Siddhartha Gautama
Siddhartha Gautama (better known as the Buddha, l. c. 563 - c. 483 BCE) was, according to legend, a Hindu prince who renounced...
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9 Maps on Indian History
In this gallery, we examine the Indian subcontinent through nine maps to illustrate the region's history and rich tapestry...
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Indo-European language family tree
Partial tree of Indo-European languages. Branches are in order of first attestation; those to the left are Centum...
