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