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and its diaspora. It has an extensive history with some of the earliest known pieces of literature. South Asia has many different languages that have been spoken due to its size and how long people have been inhabiting it. This has caused the region to be the most linguistically diverse region in the
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constitute the oldest work of Sanskrit literature and form the basis of religious, ethic and philosophic ideas in South Asia. They are widely, but not exclusively regarded the basics and scriptural authority on worship, rituals, ceremonies, sacrifices, meditation, philosophy and spiritual knowledge
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cultural tradition emerged, that after only a few centuries fully flourished in urban centers. Due to the high quality of its arts, crafts, metallurgy and buildings, the accomplishments in urban planning, governance, trade and technology etc. it has been classified as one of the principal
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A clickable map of the official language or lingua franca spoken in each state/province of South Asia excluding the Maldives. Indo-Aryan languages are in green, Iranic languages in dark green, Dravidian languages in purple, Tibeto-Burman languages in red, and Turkic languages in
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or gatehouse entrances to the compound as their dominating feature; large temples have several dwarfing the vimana, although these are a much more recent development. There are numerous other distinct features, such as the
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or "combat knowledge", refers to the skills used on the battlefield, encompassing not only actual fighting but also battle formations and strategy. Martial arts are usually learnt and practiced in the traditional
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Bengal is not rich in good stone for building, and traditional Bengali architecture mostly uses brick and wood, often reflecting the styles of the wood, bamboo and thatch styles of local
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has been found throughout the modern states Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka that represent South Asia (also known as the
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is also found in cuisines of the subcontinent. The main ingredients in desserts of the subcontinent are reduced milk, ground almonds, lentil flour, ghee and sugar.
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Foods in this area of the world are flavoured with various types of chilli, black pepper, cloves, and other strong herbs and spices along with the flavoured butter
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is culturally linked to both India and Tibet and the varied ethnic groups of the country share many of the festivals and cultural traditions used and celebrated in
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and how different South Asian nations, religions, and cultures interact with each other. Countries to which South Asian literature's writers are linked include
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style is a notable architectural export of Bengal. The corner towers of Bengali religious buildings were replicated in medieval Southeast Asia.
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Folk Games Dying in Pashtun Belt: A Combination of Religious Extremism Confining Girls to Their Homes and Urbanisation Providing New Options
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was popular for several decades, with some of South Asia's greatest sporting accomplishments having taken place in this sport. Some
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Disappearance of Traditional games by the imitation of Colonial Culture through the Historical parameters of Cultural Colonialism
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as an essential source of its foundations, while the nāstika group does not. However, there are other methods of classification;
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further bolstered the urban architecture of India as the country became more integrated with the world's economy. Traditional
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The main schools of Indian philosophy were formalised and recognised chiefly between 500 BCE and the late centuries of the
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around the middle of the 3rd millennium BC, for the first time in the area which encompasses today's Pakistan an advanced
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began to be followed to a greater extent, to the detriment of the traditional games. The modern advent of urbanisation,
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became prevalent across India. The amalgamation of Indo-Islamic and European styles led to a new style, known as the
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In contrast with North Indian temple styles, Dravidian architecture uses shorter and more pyramidal towers, called
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have official/national status in more than one country of this region. The languages in the region mostly comprise
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era. The remnants of the ancient Indian clothing can be found in the figurines discovered from the sites near the
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and the establishment of the characteristic social groups (Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras) in the
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by all Muslims and is not taboo but avoided by many Hindus, though it is commonly eaten in some regions like
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comprises a range of prominent musical genres and styles that are unique to the countries in and around the
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are situated at the western periphery of South Asia, where the cultural character has been made by both the
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An assortment of spices and herbs. Spices are an indispensable food ingredient in much of the subcontinent.
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for the future Hindu and Buddhist cosmology. Commentaries and discussions also focus on the development of
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A depiction of South Asia (mostly orange) and its influence on neighbouring parts of Asia (lighter-orange).
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developed with large structural facilities, some of which survive to this day. This was followed by the
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However, some professional leagues are now being started for certain traditional sports, such as the
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for instance identifies sixteen schools of Indian philosophy by including those that belong to the
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or sanctuary, where the north has taller towers, usually curving inwards as they rise, called
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schools of philosophy, depending on one of three alternate criteria: whether it believes the
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where Christianity is wide-spread. A variety of very sweet desserts which use
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evolved, is regarded as the zenith of Indo-Islamic architecture, with the
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than in other South Asian cuisines because cattle have a special place in
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or earlier. Indians have mainly worn clothing made up of locally grown
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South Asian culture has influenced other parts of Asia, particularly
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remains influential in India's architecture in the contemporary era.
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alphabet which is also used to write many North Indian languages.
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of the subcontinent which peaked from the 19th century to 1947,
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languages, and further members of other language families like
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influences. From the medieval era onwards, influences from the
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is followed passionately in some parts of South Asia, such as
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literature, later applied to martial arts in general. The
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(2018-02-19). 873:is a dairy-based rice pudding, a common dessert. 4116: 2979:International Journal of Research-GRANTHAALAYAH 2926:Chutnefying English: The Phenomenon of Hinglish 2311:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 514: 3920:"'South Asia most diverse with 650 languages'" 3166:Soccer in South Asia: Empire, Nation, Diaspora 2415: 1810:History of clothing in the Indian subcontinent 1784:History of clothing in the Indian subcontinent 655:consists of a variety of art forms, including 4450: 3839:Guisepi, R.A. . Retrieved on February 6, 2008 3714:The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: A-M 2869:Hodges, Amy; Seawright, Leslie (2014-09-26). 2608:Pechilis, Karen; Raj, Selva J. (2013-01-01). 2428:Mark McClish, Patrick Olivelle (2012-09-07). 393:, the dominant religion in Sri Lanka, show a 8: 3965:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 3457:Vaczi, Mariann; Bairner, Alan (2023-10-06). 2685:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 2355:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 2207:"How old is Hinduism and how it all started" 2145:Individual South Asian countries' cultures: 1950:consists of philosophical traditions of the 971:Some traditional South Asian games, such as 4092: 2563:. Pew Research Foundation. 18 December 2012 2557:"The Global Religious Landscape – Hinduism" 2255:"How the British influenced Indian culture" 1965:A traditional Hindu classification divides 1624:. Various kingdoms and empires such as the 909:Many sports are played in South Asia, with 353:is the dominant religion in Bhutan and the 349:is a culturally linked to Tibet and India. 154:Following the Indo-Aryan settlement in the 4457: 4443: 4435: 4159:The Puruṣārthas: a study in Hindu axiology 2611:South Asian Religions: Tradition and Today 341:, the dominant language of Nepal uses the 4104: 4080: 4007:Adamson, Peter; Ganeri, Jonardon (2020). 2332: 2322: 960:Traditional games of South Asia § History 309:share cultural links to Northwest India. 281:is split with its two western regions of 4276:The Oxford Dictionary of World Religions 1988:There are six major (āstika) schools of 1789: 1702:, which comprises the modern country of 890: 4068: 3955:. University of Chicago. pp. 1–21. 3718:. The Rosen Publishing Group. pp.  3216:"Why Bengal is obsessed with football?" 2662:"How South Asia Will Save Global Islam" 2587:"Global Religious Landscape: Buddhists" 2403: 2197: 1166:meaning art or skill. The related term 4242:Coningham, Robin; Young, Ruth (2015), 4056: 3958: 3127:Routledge Handbook of Football Studies 2848:. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. 2771:. Tisara Prakasakayo. pp. 113–16. 2678: 2660:Diplomat, Akhilesh Pillalamarri, The. 2348: 675:. Geographically, it spans the entire 582:; and the sixth most spoken language, 474:The main languages of Afghanistan are 40:, which itself formed as a mixture of 4316:from the original on 30 January 2017. 4036:. New York: Oxford University Press. 2923:Kothari, Rita; Snell, Rupert (2011). 365:is culturally tied to both India and 7: 4414:Cowell, E. B.; Gough, A. E. (2001). 4032:Kauṭalya; Olivelle, Patrick (2013). 3746:Rise and Fall of the Imperial Guptas 3394:"Galah Panjang and its Indian roots" 635:which is spoken more in urban areas. 1092:Among the most common terms today, 3580:https://www.business-standard.com/ 3163:Dimeo, Paul; Mills, James (2001). 1445:, which led to the development of 14: 3985:www.sanskrit-lexicon.uni-koeln.de 2875:. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. 2702:"Pakistan : a country study" 1764:for houses. Decorative carved or 4593: 3895:The Temple Architecture of India 3335:Artha Journal of Social Sciences 2902:. University of Illinois Press. 2113:), reliable means of knowledge ( 2036:. 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Hinduism
Vedic religion
Dravidian folk religion
Buddhist
Muslim world
British
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Greater India
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Jaipur
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Indian subcontinent
Bronze Age
Cradles of civilization
Indus Valley civilisation
Vedic period
aridification
Indo-Aryan migration
Indo-Gangetic Plain
caste system
Jāti
Varna order
Mahajanapadas
Vedas

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