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One of the most
glorious historic stories to have ever been captured is that of
India. This nation has been home to the oldest civilization
about which historians have concrete evidence of existence. In
fact, they have been bewildered by the way the Indus Valley and
Harrapa Civilization existed thousands of years ago. According
to their findings, it was a well-planned system, with roadways
and drainage system that would put most of modern India to
shame.
The history of India is considered to be like a colorful canvas
looking at which there is so much to learn. However, one
important factor that runs through every historic tale is the
fact that courteous hospitality and a welcoming attitude has
been the basic nature of the nation. |
She has welcomed with open arms kings and
invaders from all over. She has accepted their way of life and let them
ingrain their religion within the Indian soil. For her every guest,
expected or unexpected has been a form of God. And this can be seen till
date in every Indian home, where even in the middle of the night a guest
is welcomed.
India history has proven that this nation has been the richest in the
world, whether in terms of the wealth possession or then its cultural
heritage. No wonder, kings and pilgrims, alike traveled to derive all
the riches they could, in their respective domains. The kings plundered
and reigned, the pilgrims took back with them facets of the dominating
culture and literature. They also wrote their accounts of all that they
experienced during their travel to this nation.
One of the saddest facts of Indian history is that this nation has gone
through gradual disintegration over the eras. From being bounded to a
point covering almost half of Asia, it has been reduced to what it is
today. And even today, some States are demanding separate country
identity.
Like every movie has its sad and happy moments, the script of the
history of this nation has far more to be proud of than cry over. The
past glories are the foundation of the nation. The basic facet that has
made India one of the greatest nations in the world continues to exist
and forms a part of its very inheritance. It is what makes an Indian an
Indian.
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