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I N D I A

India: An Introduction

I ndia is a fascinating, complex, almost mythical place. It was the site of one of the world’s oldest civilizations. The tallest mountains on earth rise dramatically along its northeastern border. With 1.2 billion people, it is the largest democracy humankind has ever seen. The people of India have known empires and invasions, colonial rule, and the struggle for independence. The country’s vibrant, deep, and often tumultuous history has given way to a modern era of progress and growth, particularly in the field of technology.

Words to Understand colonial  of or relating to a colony, which is a country or place ruled by another, often distant country monsoon  seasonal high winds of Southern Asia that bring heavy rains nomadic  describing a person or group that moves from place to place subcontinent  a region of Southern Asia that usually includes India as well as several other countries

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