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
Babur — /bah beuhr/, n. Baber. * * * orig. Ẓahīr al Dīn Muḥammad born Feb. 15, 1483, principality of Fergana died Dec. 26, 1530, Agra, India Emperor (1526–30) and founder of the Mughal dynasty of India. A descendant of Genghis Khan and Timur, he came… … Universalium
Clive, Robert, 1st Baron Clive of Plassey — ▪ British colonial administrator Introduction born , Sept. 29, 1725, Styche, Shropshire, Eng. died Nov. 22, 1774, London soldier and first British (British Empire) administrator of Bengal, who was one of the creators of British power in India.… … Universalium
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Mulk Raj Anand — Born 12 December 1905(1905 12 12) Peshawar, India Died 28 September 2004(2004 09 28) (aged 98) Pune, India Occupation Writer … Wikipedia
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