I looked up the meaning of Hindustan. Originated in Persia as - TopicsExpress



          

I looked up the meaning of Hindustan. Originated in Persia as ancient India traded with Persia and other countries in the west. It simply means the land on the other side of Sindhu (river in Persian) or Indus. This also meant not just India as we know it but also all the eastern countries adjoining India. I just love this reference it makes the word Hindustan so inclusive, so broad in meaning. All the cultures, ethnic groups living on the other side of the river. When did it become so exclusive and narrow minded?
Posted on: Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:19:30 +0000

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