India Quote by Angus Stevenson
““India a country in southern Asia occupying the greater part of the Indian subcontinent; pop. 1,045,845,226 (est. 2002); official languages, Hindi and English (fourteen other languages are recognized as official in certain regions; of these, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu have most first-language speakers); capital, New Delhi. Hindi name BHARAT. Much of India was united under a Muslim sultanate based around Delhi from the 12th century until incorporated in the Mogul empire in the 16th century. Colonial intervention began in the late 17th century, particularly by the British; in 1765 the East India Company acquired the right to administer Bengal. In 1858, after the Indian Mutiny, the Crown took over the Company's authority, and in 1876 Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India. Independence was won in 1947, at which time India was partitioned,””
About This Quote
Source Encyclopedia entry: General Knowledge, 2002
Provides a concise overview of India's geography, demographics, languages, history, and colonial legacy.
In simple terms: Summary of India's key facts and historical timeline.
Key Takeaway
Use this overview to contextualize discussions about India.
Themes
geography
history
culture
politics
colonialism
Mood
informative
neutral
Type
descriptive
educational
When to use this quote
- educational presentations
- travel planning
- policy analysis
- cultural exchange
- academic research
Key Concepts
demographics
language diversity
colonial impact
independence
partition
Questions to Reflect On
- How does India's colonial past influence its modern politics?
- What are the major linguistic challenges in India today?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex regional variations and contemporary issues.
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