A country in South Asia that is known for its diverse culture, history, religions, languages, and political systems. It's the world's second-most populous country.
Imagine India as a giant quilt with each patch representing different cultures, languages, religions etc., all stitched together into one vibrant piece of fabric.
Partition of India (1947): The division of British India into two independent dominion states - India and Pakistan along religious lines.
Mughal Empire: A historical Indian empire that ruled most of present-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh from 1526-1857.
Hinduism: One of the oldest religions originating from India characterized by belief in reincarnation & karma among other things.
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