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What did the ancient Indians believe was at the center of the flat earth?
What did the ancient Indians believe was at the center of the flat earth?
What was India known as in ancient times?
What was India known as in ancient times?
The Greeks were the first to use the name 'India'.
The Greeks were the first to use the name 'India'.
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What is the study of material remains of past human existence called?
What is the study of material remains of past human existence called?
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Ancient Indian Concept of India
- Ancient Indians believed the earth was flat with a 'golden mountain' called Meru at the centre, surrounded by a vast ocean.
- This ocean had several island continents, including Jambudweep, where India (Bharatavarsha) was situated.
- Bharatavarsha was named after King Bharata and his descendants, the Bharata tribe.
Early Names of India
- The region watered by the Indus (Sindhu) and its tributaries was referred to as Saptasindhu in the earliest Indian texts.
- The Persians (Iranians) called it Heptahindu.
- The Greeks were the first to use the name 'India'.
Source Material in History
- In history, evidences are called source material, which can be divided into two categories: archaeological and literary.
Archaeological Source Material
- The study of material remains of past human existence is called archaeology.
- Archaeological source material includes tools, weapons, articles of daily use, coins, buildings, and writings on objects.
- An archaeologist is a person who studies these remains, often excavating them from the ground.
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Explore the ancient Indian idea of India's location, including the concept of a flat earth with a golden mountain and a vast ocean with island continents. Learn about Bharatavarsha and its naming.
