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Historic and geographic term for the whole or part of the Indian subcontinent

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Hindustan: Historic and geographic term for the whole or part of the Indian subcontinent
Hindustan, along with its shortened form Hind, are the Persian names for India, broadly the Indian subcontinent, which later became used by its inhabitants in Hindi–Urdu. Other toponyms of the Subcontinent, include Jambudvipa, Bharata, and India. After the Partition of India, it continues to be used as a historic name for the Republic of India.

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Yogi slams Bihar AIMIM MLA, says 'they live in Hindustan but hesitate in taking its name' [Video]

Yogi slams Bihar AIMIM MLA, says 'they live in Hindustan but hesitate in taking its name'

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a roadshow in Hyderabad. He said, "In Bihar, a newly-elected MLA of AIMIM declined to utter word 'Hindustan' during oath-taking event. They will live..

Credit: ANI     Duration: 01:38Published
AIMIM MLA raises question over using Hindustan instead of Bharat while taking oath [Video]

AIMIM MLA raises question over using Hindustan instead of Bharat while taking oath

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Bihar MLA Akhtarul Iman raised question over using of 'Hindustan' instead of 'Bharat' during his oath taking ceremony on November 23. Akhtarul Iman said,..

Credit: ANI     Duration: 02:33Published

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