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Indology
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Indology, sometimes known historically as Orientalism, is the comprehensive academic study of the history, cultures, languages, literature, and philosophies of the Indian subcontinent, primarily focusing on regions associated with the historical expanse of Vedic culture and its successors. The field encompasses a vast chronological span, ranging from the pre-Vedic period—often examined through archaeological findings like those at Mohenjo-daro—through the classical eras of the Mauryan and Gupta empires, up to the modern day. It is characteriz…