Explainer: From Bharat, Sindhu, Indus, to India; how the country got its name

Credit: DNA- Published on September 5, 2023
India has various names including Bharat, Bharatvarsh, Sindhu ghat, Indus valley and Hindustan. Let's have a look at the evolution of the country's name.

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Published on September 6, 2023 -  02:14
Where did the name 'India' come from? | Bharat or India? | WION Originals
Indiaโ€™s official name may be soon changed to โ€˜Bharatโ€™. The speculation is being fueled by the use of the term Bharat in an official G20 invite. Some support change and feel โ€˜Indiaโ€™ is a colonial legacy. So how did โ€˜Indiaโ€™ come about?

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