Capital
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital of India and is home to government buildings, busy streets, markets, and important landmarks.
Capital
South Asia
๐ฎ๐ณ India
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India is one of the largest and most diverse countries in the world. It is known for its rich history, many languages, religions, and a wide variety of landscapes from the Himalayas to tropical coasts.
Population
1.4+ billion
Capital
New Delhi
Languages
Hindi, English, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi
Currency
Indian Rupee
Country Overview
A closer look at India
India is part of the South Asia region and has its own landscapes, traditions, history, and identity. This page is a starting point for exploring important places, key events, cultural life, and interesting facts connected to the country.
HistoryCulturePlacesFoodWildlife
Fact File
Learn about India
Explore the capital city, food, wildlife, and culture through images and short fact-file summaries.
Food
Dal
Dal is a popular dish made from lentils and spices. It is eaten across India and is a common part of everyday meals.
Food
Wildlife
Bengal Tiger
The Bengal tiger is one of Indiaโs most famous animals and is known for its power, striped coat, and importance in wildlife conservation.
Wildlife
Culture
Diwali Festival Lights
Diwali is a well-known festival of lights. People celebrate with lamps, decorations, family gatherings, and special food.
Culture
c. 2500โ1500 BCE
๐บ Indus Valley Civilisation
One of the worldโs earliest urban civilisations with planned cities, drainage systems, and trade networks.
- โ What made these cities advanced?
- โ Why did this civilisation decline?
c. 1500โ600 BCE
๐ Vedic Period
Early Hindu beliefs and social systems began to develop through sacred texts and traditions.
- โ What ideas came from the Vedic period?
- โ How did society become structured?
c. 600โ200 BCE
๐๏ธ New Religions Emerge
Buddhism and Jainism began in India, offering new ways of thinking about life and spirituality.
- โ Why did new religions develop?
- โ How did they spread?
322โ185 BCE
๐ Mauryan Empire
One of Indiaโs first large empires, known for strong leadership under Ashoka and the spread of Buddhism.
- โ Who was Ashoka?
- โ How did the empire stay united?
c. 320โ550 CE
๐ Gupta Empire
A golden age of science, maths, literature, and art, with major developments like the concept of zero.
- โ Why is this called a golden age?
- โ What discoveries were made?
600โ1200
๐ฐ Regional Kingdoms
Different kingdoms ruled different parts of India, each with unique cultures and traditions.
- โ Why wasnโt India one empire?
- โ How did regions differ?
1206โ1526
๐ Delhi Sultanate
A period of Muslim rule that influenced culture, architecture, and government.
- โ How did new rulers change India?
- โ What cultural changes happened?
1526โ1857
๐๏ธ Mughal Empire
A powerful empire known for architecture like the Taj Mahal and strong central rule.
- โ What buildings were created?
- โ How did the Mughals rule?
1757โ1947
โ๏ธ British Rule
India became part of the British Empire, changing its economy, politics, and society.
- โ How did British rule affect India?
- โ Why did people resist?
1947
๐ฎ๐ณ Independence and Partition
India gained independence from Britain, but was divided into India and Pakistan.
- โ Why was India divided?
- โ What challenges did this cause?
1947โPresent
๐ Modern India
India has grown into a major global country with advances in technology, cities, and culture.
- โ What makes India important today?
- โ How is life changing?
Research Gap
โ What did we miss?
There are many important events not included here.
๐ Can you research and add an important event?
Places to Explore
Discover places in India
From famous landmarks to landscapes and historic cities, these places help tell the story of India.
Country and Places
Exploring India
Every country has places that help us understand its story. Some are natural landscapes, some are religious or historic sites, and others are famous landmarks that people recognise around the world.
These images give a glimpse into the geography, culture, and history of India, helping students connect what they see with what they learn.
Look closely:
- โข What do these places tell you about the landscape?
- โข Which places look historic, religious, or modern?
- โข Which place would you most like to visit, and why?
๐๏ธ City
Jaipur
Jaipur is known as the Pink City and is famous for its palaces, forts, and colourful buildings.
๐ Landscape
Kerala Backwaters
The Kerala backwaters are a network of lagoons and waterways surrounded by tropical scenery and village life.
๐๏ธ Sacred City
Varanasi
Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world and is an important place of religion and culture.
๐๏ธ Historic Landmark
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is one of Indiaโs most famous landmarks, built from white marble and known around the world.
Did You Know?
Interesting Facts
Things Weโve Learned
India has one of the largest populations in the world.
Hundreds of languages are spoken across the country.
The Himalayas are located in the north.
India has a wide range of foods, traditions, and festivals.