Derived from ancient texts, "Bharat" is one of the oldest names for India, mentioned in the Rigveda and Mahabharata, symbolizing the land of King Bharata.
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Hindustan
A Persian term meaning "land of the Hindus," Hindustan was widely used during the Mughal and colonial periods to refer to northern India.
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Al-Hind
Arabic and Persian traders referred to India as "Al-Hind," derived from the river Sindhu (Indus), which was a prominent geographical marker.
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Aryavarta
Meaning "land of the Aryans," Aryavarta was used in ancient texts to describe the northern part of India where the Vedic culture thrived.
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Jambudvipa
In ancient Indian cosmology, "Jambudvipa" referred to the entire Indian subcontinent, named after the Jambu tree.
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Indika:
Greek historians like Megasthenes used the term "Indika" to describe the region of India in their writings, derived from the Indus River.
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Sone Ki Chidiya
Translated as "Golden Bird," this name highlights India's ancient wealth and prosperity, often mentioned in historical and literary works.