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Background: The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab incursions starting in the 8th century and Turkish in the 12th were followed by those of European traders, beginning in the late 15th century. By the 19th century, Britain had assumed political control of virtually all Indian lands. Indian armed forces in the British army played a vital role in both World Wars. Nonviolent resistance to British colonialism led by Mohandas GANDHI and Jawaharlal NEHRU brought independence in 1947. The subcontinent was divided into the secular state of India and the smaller Muslim state of Pakistan. A third war between the two countries in 1971 resulted in East Pakistan becoming the separate nation of Bangladesh. Despite impressive gains in economic investment and output, India faces pressing problems such as the ongoing dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir, massive overpopulation, environmental degradation, extensive poverty, and ethnic and religious strife.




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Benaulim - it is noisy
36 days ago: The Big Adventure published a blog
Benaulim - it is noisy
July 6th 2009  Asia » India » Goa » Benaulim
We awake to find that our new home is clean, well maintained and ideal for our needs, if not a bit green! The exploration of Benaulim starts with a 10 minute walk to the beach and breakfast at the onl ... 23 photos [full story]

Hampi & Goa
44 days ago: ByeByeWhitleyBay published a blog
Hampi & Goa
September 23rd 2009  Asia » India » Goa » Benaulim
<Hampi> Arriving in Hospet early in the morning after our night on the sleeper train, we were immediately accosted by a tout doing his best to get us to go on a city tour in his Rickshaw. He ... 18 photos [full story]

Generation Lonely Planet
95 days ago: Marcoelitaliano published a blog
Generation Lonely Planet
March 22nd 2009  Asia » India » Goa » Benaulim
I'm an optimist who's continually forced to come to terms with reality. When I was still in Thailand my plan was to travel overland to Italy. No planes. And so I -in great solemnity- ripped my return ... 7 photos [full story]


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