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Dec 11, 2023 · Mughal palaces, towering Hindu temples, mountain monasteries, lost kingdoms, cultured cities, and genteel hill stations in the foothills of the Himalayas all jostle for attention in a country that is proudly shaking off the legacy of colonialism and repositioning itself as a global superpower.
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area; the most populous country as of June 2023; and from the time of its independence in 1947, the world's most populous democracy.
Jul 6, 2023 · Physical map of India showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about India.
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India - Ancient, Mughal, British: The Indian subcontinent, the great landmass of South Asia, is the home of one of the world’s oldest and most influential civilizations.
Dec 21, 2021 · India's economic growth following the launch of economic reforms in 1991, a massive youthful population, and a strategic geographic location have contributed to India's emergence as a regional and global power.
