Talk:Names of India
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Epigraphical References of the term Bharata
[edit]The Wiki section says "earliest recorded use of Bhārata-varṣa (lit. 'Bhārata mainland') in a geographical sense is in the Hathigumpha inscription of King Kharavela (first century BCE), where it applies only to a restrained area of northern India, namely the part of the Ganges west of Magadha" and another section mentions that name was used in Rigveda, which were written during pre-historic era.
Aren't both statements contradicting themselves? Makks2010 (talk) 16:33, 3 April 2024 (UTC)
- In a geographical sense is the key here. In Vedas, it is used to mention about the community of Bharatas. But only in first century BCE, it was used in a geographical sense, i.e., to refer to a location; in this case, Bharatvarsa, the Bharata mainland. Hope this helps. Thanks. The Herald (Benison) (talk) 16:56, 3 April 2024 (UTC)
"Hindh" listed at Redirects for discussion
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The redirect Hindh has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2024 December 23 § Hindh until a consensus is reached. User:Someone-123-321 (I contribute, Talk page so SineBot will shut up) 05:22, 23 December 2024 (UTC)