The major world religion of Hinduism originated on the Indian subcontinent. Hinduism comprises several varying systems such as philosophy, belief, and ritual. The name Hinduism is a relatively new term that was coined in the first decades of the nineteenth century, first coined by British writer Sir Monier Monier-Williams. Referring to a rich cumulative tradition of texts and practices, some of which date back to the second millennium BCE, this leads to the argument that Hinduism is the world's oldest religion. As of the early twenty-first century, Hinduism has gained nearly one billion followers worldwide, making up nearly eighty percent of India’s population. But where did Hinduism stem from? The term of the Hindu people came from travelers
