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Ancient India

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English - April 16, 2024 09:04 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB - ★★★★ - 11 ratings
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India is a country in South Asia whose name comes from the Indus River. The name 'Bharata' is used as a designation for the country in their constitution referencing the ancient mythological emperor, Bharata, whose story is told, in part, in the Indian epic Mahabharata.

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Article written by Joshua J. Mark and narrated by Lianne Walker.