Outline Of India
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to India:
India – seventh-largest country by area, located on the Indian subcontinent in South Asia. India was home to the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation, and is the birthplace of three world religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, India endured colonization, eventually being administered by the United Kingdom from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. India became an independent nation in 1947 after a struggle for independence that was mainly non-violent resistance led by Mahatma Gandhi. India is the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and is also the most populous democracy in the world.
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