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(2001 pop. 1 billion). The spatial dimension of what came to be known as the Republic of India (in Sanskrit, Bharata), kept changing until it became independent on 15 August 1947. Although the concept of India as a nation-state emerged after British colonial rule, the idea of Bharata had been there from time immemorial. Deriving from geography, history, and culture, a sense of unity has been present throughout its history. Despite the presence of diverse elements, a unifying force is present in India's literature, music, dance, art, behavioral patterns, and societal norms. The concept of Bharatavarsa (the idea of Bharata.....
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