Do you know that India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage?
India’s history and culture is dynamic, spanning back to the beginning of human civilization. It begins with a mysterious culture along the Indus River and in farming communities in the southern lands of India. Let’s discuss a few unknown facts about India
- Harapppan Culture came in 5000 years back: When many cultures were only nomadic forest dwellers over 5000 years ago, Indians established Harappan culture in Sindhu Valley (Indus Valley Civilization)
2. India derived from Indus Valley civlisation: The name ‘India’ is derived from the River Indus, the valleys around which were the home of the early settlers. The Aryan worshippers referred to the river Indus as the Sindhu.
3. Birthplace of Chess: Chess was invented in India.
4. Algebra was born here too: Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus are studies, which originated in India.
5. Decimal System came in 100 BC: The ‘Place Value System’ and the ‘Decimal System’ were developed in India in 100 B.C.
6. The largest democracy: India is the largest democracy in the world, the 7th largest Country in the world, and one of the most ancient civilizations.
7. Ayurveda is earliest school of medicine: Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to mankind. The Father of Medicine, Charaka, consolidated Ayurveda 2500 years ago.
8. Oldesh European Church is in Inda: The oldest European church and synagogue in India are in the city of Cochin. They were built in 1503 and 1568 respectively.
9. Oldest City of the world: Varanasi, also known as Benaras, was called “the Ancient City” when Lord Buddha visited it in 500 B.C., and is the oldest, continuously inhabited city in the world today.
10. Yoga originated in India: Yoga has its origins in India and has existed for over 5,000 years.