Ancient India
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A term used as an ethnocultural self-designation by Indo-Iranians in ancient times
Aryan
A term used as an ethnocultural self-designation by Indo-Iranians in ancient times. Aryan. Historically, "Aryan" referred to a group of people who spoke Indo-Iranian languages and lived in ancient regions of Iran and northern India.

An Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty, who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent
Asoka
An Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty, who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent. Asoka. He was a ruler known for spreading Buddhism and promoting peace after initially expanding his empire through war.

A southern region and peninsula of Asia, mostly situated on the Indian Plate
Indian subcontinent
A southern region and peninsula of Asia, mostly situated on the Indian Plate. Indian subcontinent. The Indian subcontinent is a historically and culturally rich region that was home to ancient civilizations like the Indus Valley.

A cradle of one of three early civilisations of the Near East and South Asia
Indus River valley
A cradle of one of three early civilisations of the Near East and South Asia. Indus River valley. The Indus River valley was home to an ancient civilization known for its advanced urban planning and architecture around 2500 BCE.

An author who is considered ancient India's greatest playwright and dramatist
Kalidasa
An author who is considered ancient India's greatest playwright and dramatist, Kalidasa. Kalidasa was a classical Sanskrit writer, renowned for his plays and poems that vividly depict ancient Indian culture and philosophy.

A historical region of Western Asia situated within the Tigris–Euphrates river system
Mesopotamia
A historical region of Western Asia situated within the TigrisEuphrates river system. Mesopotamia. It is often called the "cradle of civilization" because it is where some of the earliest human civilizations began.

A leader of nationalism in India who practiced nonviolent resistance against British rule
Mohandas Gandhi
A leader of nationalism in India who practiced nonviolent resistance against British rule. Mohandas Gandhi. Gandhi was a key figure in India's struggle for independence using peaceful protests and civil disobedience.

An archaeological site of one of the largest ancient settlements built 2500 BCE, located in Pakistan
Mohenjo Daro
An archaeological site of one of the largest ancient settlements built 2500 BCE, located in Pakistan. Mohenjo Daro. Mohenjo Daro was a major city of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization known for its advanced urban planning.

The idea that people are born again in another body after they die
Reincarnation
The idea that people are born again in another body after they die. Reincarnation. In history, reincarnation is the belief in many ancient cultures and religions that souls are reborn into new bodies after death, continuing a cycle of life.

A language which belongs to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages
Sanskrit
A language which belongs to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages. Sanskrit. Sanskrit is an ancient language of India that served as the classical language of Hinduism and the scholarly language of ancient Indian texts.