India India is the seventh largest country in the world. It has vast geographical features. Three different bodies of water surround the country of India. These are the Arabian Sea in the west, Bay of Bengal in the east and the Indian Ocean in the south. Because of this, it is very recognizable on the world map. The country covers an area of about 3.28 million sq km. India divides into several different geographical regions. India is a federation composed of 29 states and 7 union territories. All states, as well as the union territories of Puducherry and the National Capital Territory of Delhi, have elected legislatures and governments, both patterned on the Westminster model. The center through appointed administrators directly
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Its characteristic features are shallow valleys and rounded hilltops. It divides into three different plateaus. The Deccan Plateau is triangular shaped and is bounded by the Vindhyas and the Western and Eastern Ghats. It covers a total area of 1.9 million sq km. The Malwa Plateau spreads across the parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Chambal River and the Mahi River also flow through the Western region. Situated in the eastern part of India is the Chota Nagpur Plateau. The plateau covers parts of Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
The fourth is the coastal plains of India. The Eastern Coastal Plains are between the Ghats and the Bay of Bengal. This runs from the southern tip of India to the Northeast. The Western Coastal Plains are between the Ghats and the Arabian Sea. The Western Coastal plains also run from the southern tip of India to the Northwest.
The fifth area is the Thar Desert. It is one of the largest deserts in the world. It covers over 60% of the area of Rajasthan. It also extends into Pakistan. The Luni River is the only one in the desert and receives little rainfall. This desert has a very arid climate, making vegetation scarce.
The sixth and final geographic region is is the islands. There are two major groups of islands in India. They are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the Lakshadweep Islands. Lakshadweep Islands are in the Arabian Sea. The Andaman and …show more content…
This period witnessed an intellectual resurgence of the Hindu religion. It is referred to as the "Golden Age of India". During this time, aspects of culture and religion spread to a lot of Asia, while kingdoms in southern India had sea trade with the Roman Empire. During this time, the Indian cultural influence spread over large areas of Southeast Asia. This would lead to the institution of Indian kingdoms in Southeast Asia.
In some parts of North India, Muslim rule started in the 13th century. The central Asia Turks would establish the Delhi Sultanate in 1206. In the early 14th century, The Delhi Sultanate ruled the major part of northern India. In the late 14th century, the Delhi Sultanate would see a decline. This would lead to the coming of several powerful Hindu states. The Mughals came from Asia and covered large parts of India gradually in the 16th century. By the early 18th century, the Mughal Empire suffered a slow decline, which in turn provided opportunities for other kingdoms to gain control over large
Its characteristic features are shallow valleys and rounded hilltops. It divides into three different plateaus. The Deccan Plateau is triangular shaped and is bounded by the Vindhyas and the Western and Eastern Ghats. It covers a total area of 1.9 million sq km. The Malwa Plateau spreads across the parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Chambal River and the Mahi River also flow through the Western region. Situated in the eastern part of India is the Chota Nagpur Plateau. The plateau covers parts of Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
The fourth is the coastal plains of India. The Eastern Coastal Plains are between the Ghats and the Bay of Bengal. This runs from the southern tip of India to the Northeast. The Western Coastal Plains are between the Ghats and the Arabian Sea. The Western Coastal plains also run from the southern tip of India to the Northwest.
The fifth area is the Thar Desert. It is one of the largest deserts in the world. It covers over 60% of the area of Rajasthan. It also extends into Pakistan. The Luni River is the only one in the desert and receives little rainfall. This desert has a very arid climate, making vegetation scarce.
The sixth and final geographic region is is the islands. There are two major groups of islands in India. They are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the Lakshadweep Islands. Lakshadweep Islands are in the Arabian Sea. The Andaman and …show more content…
This period witnessed an intellectual resurgence of the Hindu religion. It is referred to as the "Golden Age of India". During this time, aspects of culture and religion spread to a lot of Asia, while kingdoms in southern India had sea trade with the Roman Empire. During this time, the Indian cultural influence spread over large areas of Southeast Asia. This would lead to the institution of Indian kingdoms in Southeast Asia.
In some parts of North India, Muslim rule started in the 13th century. The central Asia Turks would establish the Delhi Sultanate in 1206. In the early 14th century, The Delhi Sultanate ruled the major part of northern India. In the late 14th century, the Delhi Sultanate would see a decline. This would lead to the coming of several powerful Hindu states. The Mughals came from Asia and covered large parts of India gradually in the 16th century. By the early 18th century, the Mughal Empire suffered a slow decline, which in turn provided opportunities for other kingdoms to gain control over large