India, officially the Republic of India (Bhārat Gaṇarājya),[e] is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country (with over 1.2 billion people), and the most populous democracy in the world. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast. It shares land borders with Pakistan to the west;[f] China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the northeast; and Myanmar (Burma) and Bangladesh to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives. India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and Indonesia.
The Indian subcontinent was home to the urban Indus Valley Civilisation of the 3rd millennium BCE. In the following millennium, the oldest scriptures associated with Hinduism began to be composed. Social stratification, based on caste, emerged in the first millennium BCE, and Buddhism and Jainism arose. Early political consolidations took place under the Maurya and Gupta empires; the later peninsular Middle Kingdoms influenced cultures as far as southeast Asia. In the medieval era, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Islam arrived, and Sikhism emerged, all adding to the region's diverse culture. Much of the north fell to the Delhi sultanate; the south was united under the Vijayanagara Empire. The economy expanded in the 17th century in the Mughal empire. In the mid-18th century, the subcontinent came under British East India Company rule, and in the mid-19th under British crown rule. A nationalist movement emerged in the late 19th century, which later, under Mahatma Gandhi, was noted for nonviolent resistance and led to India's independence in 1947.
In 2015, the Indian economy was the world's seventh largest by nominal GDP and third largest by purchasing power parity.[14]Following market-based economic reforms in 1991, India became one of the fastest-growing major economies and is considered a newly industrialised country. However, it continues to face the challenges of poverty, corruption, malnutrition, and inadequate public healthcare. A nuclear weapons state and regional power, it has the third largest standing army in the world and ranks sixth in military expenditure among nations. India is a federal constitutional republic governed under a parliamentary system and consists of 29 states and 7 union territories. It is a pluralistic, multilingual and multi-ethnic society and is also home to a diversity of wildlife in a variety of protected habitats.
HISTORICAL PLACES:
Famous Historical Places in Delhi, India
Delhi is a Capital of India. Tourists and Travelers like to visit Delhi. Do you know the reason why people like to visit Delhi mostly from all over the India. Reason is, In Delhi there are too many Historical places which enhance the beauty of Delhi.
Humayun's Tomb in Delhi
Humayun's tomb is the tomb of great Mughal Emperor Humayun. It is situated at Delhi. You might have heard about this tomb but do you know the history of Humayun's tomb? Who constructed it? Do you know the charges for entrance in Humayun's tomb and timing for visitors. All the above things I will tell you in this article about... Read More »
HISTORY OF JANTAR MANTAR IN DELHI
Jantar Mantar one of the greatest historical place of india I know that you all are known that Jantar Mantar is one of the greatest Historical places of India and Delhi. But does any one know that what is the historical importance of Jantar Mantar? What is the History behind Jantar Mantar? I think 80% people gives answer... Read More »
HISTORY OF JAMA MASJID IN DELHI
Jama Masjid or Masjid-i-jahan-Numa means a world reflecting mosque. This historical place is located in the central heart of old Delhi just opposite the famous red fort. Every people who has interest in historical places they must be wants to know history of jama masjid. They also interested in who built the jama masjid.
HISTORY OF LOTUS TEMPLE IN DELHI
Lotus temple is one of attractions of New Delhi. As we all know that lotus temple has an awesome architecture and great historical importance. I know that everybody wants to know the history behind it. Here in this post I am going to tell you about historical importance of lotus temple and awesome architecture of it.
HISTORY BEHIND INDIA GATE
India gate night view Hello friends after long time I am come back with great historical stories of different different places.Today I am going to post about India Gate.India Gate is situated at Heart of delhi.In this article i will tell you history of India Gate. India gate on independence day It is national monument of India.
HISTORY BEHIND RED FORT
This article is about The great red fort which is located at Delhi and is also known as Lal qil'ha or Lal Qila. Here in this article I will tell you great history about red fort (Lal Qila). Everybody says it looks awesome in red color. You may also visited to this place.
HISTORY OF CHANDNI CHOWK
Hello friends today i am going to tell yo History about Chandni chowk.Chandani chowk is located in central delhi HISTORY OF CHANDNI CHOWK The favourite daughter of Shahjahan, Jahanara laid the foundation of today Chandni Chowk which is the largest trading centre of North India.
QUTUB-MINAR AT NEW DELHI
qutub minar Qutub Minar is one of the historical place in india which is located at 15 km in south direction from New Delhi.Qutub minar is one of the tallest minaret in India and It is made from red standstone and marbles. I told you that It is tallest minaret because It has 73m height.Here in this article i... Read More »
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