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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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46 days ago: Katerosemary published a blog
the first step...
October 1st 2009  Asia » India » Pondicherry
hello everyone. im sorry if my spelling gets a bit erratic but laura's mini lap top seems too small for my big hands :S okay, well we're here, there was some trouble with the flights because luckily ... [full story]

Day 13 inc Pondi Auroville and Mamallapuram
September 26th 2008  Asia » India » Pondicherry
Up early and out for a walk around the very French Pondicherry. Had breakfast in a french bakery - very tasty almond croissant an an apple danish - yum! Then walked the French quarter visiting Sri A ... 16 photos [full story]

Day 12
50 days ago: Jaki published a blog
Day 12
September 25th 2008  Asia » India » Pondicherry
Today was really just a traveling day. The train was of course late by 30m but the 5 hour journey passed okay. Were not in an a/c carriage but it was fine. We then had a 1.5 hour journey by car fro ... 3 photos [full story]

72 days ago: Steve Truman published a blog
A Signpost to Certitude
September 2nd 2009  Asia » India » Pondicherry
I left Trichy to go to Pondicherry by car. This city is now officially known as Puducherry but that only cuts the name down by one letter, so the old diminutive of Pondy is still in use - and sounds ... [full story]

Agra
113 days ago: Oliplanet published a blog
Agra
July 22nd 2009  Asia » India » Pondicherry
Agra, Hoy toca ir desde Delhi a Agra por lo que me vienen a buscar a las 6 de la mñana y me montan en moto para salir del bazhar, para montarme en un autobus totalmente lleno de turistas.... pero n ... 4 photos [full story]

June 13th 2009  Asia » India » Pondicherry
Whenever I sit to write these blogs, my normal routine consists of compiling tid bits of information jotted down in a journal and trying to weave something into logical form for the readers enjoyment. ... [full story]

196 days ago: Adventures of a Travel Addict published a blog
A French Colony
April 8th 2009  Asia » India » Pondicherry
After a night in Mahabalipurum David and I headed down the ECR towards Pondicherry which is a former French colony and is considered an autonomous state where French is actually an official language. ... [full story]


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