India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… … Universalium
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Shashanka — ( bn. শশাঙ্ক Shôshangko ) Shashanka the first important king of ancient Bengal, occupies a prominent place in history of the region. It is generally believed that he ruled approximately between 600 AD and 625 AD, and two dated inscriptions,… … Wikipedia
Chedi Kingdom — Asia in 1200 AD, showing the Yadava Dynasty and its neighbors. Chedi kingdom (चेदि) was one among the many kingdoms ruled during early periods by Paurava kings and later by Yaduvanshi Rajput kings in the central and western India. It falls… … Wikipedia
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