8 Unknown Reasons Why Bharat Is Called INDIA!

8 Unknown Reasons Why Bharat Is Called INDIA!

By Jaano India

1. The name "India" is derived from the Indus River, which was once a prominent river in the region.

2. The Greeks referred to the region as "Indoi" or "Indus people," which eventually became "India."

3. The name "Bharat" is derived from the ancient Sanskrit epic, the Mahabharata.

4. The term "Bharatvarsha" was used to refer to the entire Indian subcontinent.

5. The name "India" was officially adopted by the British colonial government in the 19th century.

6. The name "India" was used to refer to the entire Indian subcontinent by European traders and explorers.

7. The name "India" has been used for thousands of years to refer to the region by various cultures and civilizations.

8. The name "India" has become synonymous with the rich cultural and historical heritage of the region.

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