WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Depending on context, the term Ancient India might cover the modern-day countries of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan, though these territories had large cultural differences.

Detailed explanation-2: -India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage. It has achieved all-round socio-economic progress during the last 65 years of its Independence.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Nepal was never part of India (or colonized). In the beginning of Nepal, it was divided into several different groups, with only a few southern regions under Maurya or Gupta influence for a brief period.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indus Valley civilization and the coming of Aryans mark the ancient history of India. These two phases are known as the pre-Vedic and Vedic periods. Rig Veda is the earliest source of Indian history. Indus valley civilization began between 2800 BC and 1800 BC.

Detailed explanation-5: -Jambudvīpa (Sanskrit: , romanized: Jambu-dvīpa, lit. ‘berry island’) was used in ancient scriptures as a name of India before the term Bhārata became widespread. The derivative Jambu Dwipa was the historical term for India in many Southeast Asian countries before the introduction of the English word “India".