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1. Republic Of India

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   The history of the Indian subcontinent is conventionally divided into Ancient, Medieval, and Modern periods. The earliest known civilization is the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3300–1300 BCE), known for its sophisticated urban planning, such as that observed in Mohenjo-daro. Following the decline of this civilization, Vedic culture emerged, laying the foundations for Hinduism and classical Sanskrit literature.
   The subsequent Mauryan Empire (c. 322–185 BCE), under the reign of [Ashoka the Great](/entries/a…