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Who was the chronicler who first used the term 'Hindustan' in the 13th century?
Minhaj-i-Siraj
Which areas were included in the term 'Hindustan' as used by Minhaj-i-Siraj?
Punjab, Haryana, between Ganga and Yamuna
How was the term 'foreigner' used during the medieval period?
To describe any stranger in a village
What did Babur use the term 'Hindustan' to describe?
Geography, fauna, and culture of the inhabitants
How did the meaning of 'foreigner' differ in medieval times compared to today?
It referred to any stranger in a village
Which geographical areas were not typically included in the term 'Hindustan' during the Delhi Sultanate?
South India
What types of sources do historians use to learn about the past?
Coins, inscriptions, architecture, and textual records
What factor led to the increase in the number and variety of textual records during a certain period?
Decrease in the cost of paper
Why did manuscripts collected by wealthy individuals become difficult for historians to use?
Scribes made slight changes while copying them
What technological advancements made their appearance during the period spanning 700 and 1750?
The Persian wheel in irrigation, the spinning wheel in weaving, and firearms in combat
What variety of new foods and beverages arrived in the subcontinent during a certain period?
Potatoes, corn, chillies, tea, and coffee
Why did historians not know about the first version of Ziyauddin Barani's chronicle for several centuries?
It was lost in large library collections
Explore how the term 'Hindustan' evolved over time from the 13th century to present day, transitioning into the modern-day nation-state of India. Understand its historical usage in a political context and the regions it encompassed.
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