HOW GEOGRAPHY IMPACTS ON THE HISTORY OF INDIA AND THE ORIGINS OF INDIAN HISTORY

The history of the Indian subcontinent often includes modern countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The following verses of the Vishnu Purana give an accurate description of the extent of the Indian subcontinent.

" Uttaram yatsamudrasya himadrishchiva dakshinam
Varsham tadbharatam namam: bharatiyatra santati"

This means: India is the country from the sea to the north and from the Himalayas to the south. The people who live here are descendants of Bharata.

          The geographical features of India, the Himalayan Mountains, the Northern Plains, the Desert, the Mountains (Vindhya, Aravalli, Sahyadri, etc.), the South Plateau and the coastal belt have shaped Indian culture and various political entities and have contributed to the development of culture. The Himalayan Mountains separate India from the rest of Asia. It created a natural barrier to India and protected India from the invaders and cold winds of the north. These rivers make up the northern most fertile plains.These rivers make up the most fertile plains of the north. These plains were the cradles of civilization and empires. The prosperity and abundance of the fertile land made the availability of basic necessities the pinnacle of human, physical, and philosophical development. The Indus and Vedic cultures of the great civilizations of the region grew.The northern lowlands, such as Khyber, Bolan, etc., helped Indians to develop commercial and cultural ties with the West and exposed India to the continual attacks of the West.
The dense jungles of the western desert and the southern plateau have turned people into hard-working and hard-working warriors. But later they became tools to connect with the rest of the world. The geographical diversity and diverse zones of the subcontinent and clans such as the Dravid, the Alkhain, the Mangolayid, etc., were the prerequisites for the development of different languages ​​and cultures.

The river plains of the North and South have made this country a very ancient farm of agriculture. The dynasty of many dynasties influenced the development of religious and cultural centers. There are many types of minerals and rocks in abundance here. The availability of sandstones, granite and marble, such as rocks and stone, has helped the development of palaces and dungeons, such as the fort, as well as the construction of statues. Massive rocks in the hills also contributed to the development of cave temples. Extreme rainfall and favorable climate led to the development of a rich and diverse plant and animal class. With the exception of the Himalayas, deserts and hilly areas, the whole of India falls in the tropics. The climate here is perfect for the overall development of man.

UNIQUE FEATURES OF INDIAN HISTORY

India is the world's third largest country by population and second largest in terms of population. Herodotus. He also referred to India as the most populous region.
These are the hallmarks of Indian history.

1) CONTINUETY OF CIVILIZATION AND CULTURES

Indian history is one of the earliest histories of the world. It has a history, civilization and culture of nearly four thousand years, like China.

2) STOCHASTIC EVALUATION

The civilization of India has evolved to the level of essentialism at different levels and levels. From Indus civilization to Vedic civilization, from the Vedic culture to the Islamic and the Kruschian dominions, we find links to one another.

3) FOREIGN ATTACKS

India, especially North India, has been subject to foreign invasion and influence. The Greeks, the Persians, the Huns, the Shaks, the Arabs, the Tarkas, the Kushans, the Abaghanas, etc., have had a profound effect on India. These invaders have become part of it, contributing to Indian culture. The English are no exception. They ruled for a long time but was not part of Indian culture. South India had developed its own different culture without resorting to such attacks.

4) HINDUISM IS A POWERFUL AND TOLARENT RELIGION

India is home to Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh, Muslim, Christian, Persian and various tribal religions and practices. Indians' Vasudevaika Kudumbakam 'and' Survey Jana Sukhino Bhavantu; Believe in the principle of being. This means that the world will be a family, and all people will be happy.

5) CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WORLD

Indians have made significant contributions to the fields of literature, philosophy, music, dance, architecture, philosophy, science, yoga, medicine, math, astronomy, education, etc. Architectural and cultural monuments such as forts, hillocks, palaces, temples, tombs and caves are the hallmarks of Indian artistic excellence. The United Nations has more than thirty historic towns such as Rajasthan's Highlands, Khajuraho, Konark, Taj Mahal, Jantar - Mantar, Gaya, Sanchi, Ajanta, Ellora, Hampi, Aihole, Pattadakal, Madurai, Kanchi, Mahalingapura, Goa.
Yoga and Ayurveda are special contributions of Indians to the protection of the physical and mental health of human beings in the world. Charaka, Shushruta, and Patanjali's groomsmen are significant. Hindustani and Carnatic music, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchupudi, Mohini Attt, etc. are the artistic contributions of Indians. One of the greatest contributions of Indian mathematicians is the concepts of leverage and decimal systems that have enriched the world of mathematics.
India was at the height of intellectual and spiritual glory when today's developing countries were in an age of darkness. Universities in Nalanda, Takshashila, Ujjain, Prayaga, Vikramasheela, Kashi, Kanchi etc attract students from different countries of the world.

6) INDIA AS A HUB FOR FOREIGNERS

India's fertile land and its rich wealth attracted foreign invaders. The Greeks, Persians, Afghans, Mangalore, Europeans etc. invaded India. The scenic beauty of hill stations, Himalayas, Kashmir, valleys, Kerala's national parks, beaches and historical monuments attracts tourists from all over the world.

7) UNITY IN VARIETY

India has diversity in every sphere of human activity with geographical diversity.

ONE AND ONLY INDIA
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