History of my country

As requested in the contest I'm sharing few stats and facts of the country.

India occupies 2.4% of the world's land area and houses around 17.7% of the world's population.

India ranks 5th in the world's biggest economies with a nominal GDP of over $2.7 trillion.

India's population density is around 460 people per square kilometer, with a sex ratio of 102.9 women per 100 men (2020).

Around 65.3% of India's population is between 15 and 64 years old.

According to a 2020 report, 21.9% of the world's extreme poor (living on less than $1.90/day) are in India.

India had over 560 million internet subscribers, making it the 2nd largest internet user base in the world.

India ranks 3rd in the list of world's biggest CO2 emitters (2020 estimates), accounting for around 7% of global emissions.

The largest postal network at the world with over 1.50.000 post offices

Indian Railways largest employer in the world, employing close to a milion people

28 states, union tentories and 22 languages

World's third largest road network, covering more than 1.9 mn miles

More than 25% of the world follow 4 religions that originated in India: Hinduism, Buddham, Sikhism and Jainism

Undivided India was the richest country in the world until the British Invasion in the 17th century.

India is the largest English speaking nation in the world

In trivia

The world's first university was set up in Taxila (Takahashi) 700 BC

India, in its 10000 years history hasn't invaded any other country

World's largest producer of dried beans, particularly kidney beans and chickpea

Varanasi, is the world's oldest, continually inhabited city in the world.

The Taj Mahal was built over a period of 11 years. One of the seven wonders of the world.

National things- Language→ Hindi, Animal→ Tiger Bird,→ Peacock and Fruit→ Mango.

Quotes India

We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made.

-ALBERT EINSTEIN

A nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.

-GANDHI

The Sanskrit language, whatever be its antiquity is of wonderful structure, more perfect than the Greek, more copious than the Latin and more exquisitely refined than either.

-SIR WILLIAM JONES

If I were asked under what sky the human mind has most fully developed some of its choicest gifts, has most deeply pondered on the greatest problems of life, and has found solutions, I should point to India.

-MAX MUELLER

India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grandmother of tradition.

-MARK TWAIN

What are the historical days of your country?

Day	Date
Independence Day	15 August
Republic Day	26 January
Gandhi Jayanti	2 October
Constitution Day	26 November

Please share your country's birth history with us.

1765 Robot Clive become the governor and commander-in-chief of Bengal as per treaty of Allhabad. Officially East India company became the new ruler of Bengal.

By 1818 East India company became most powerful entity in Indian subcontinent, two third of India came under their control and 78% of population living in this continent become under their rule.

After doctrine of lapse came the revolt of 1857, it is known as first war independence but the revolutionists lost the war.

According to Government of India act 1858, the British government nationalised East India company. All the territories, military forces and the wealth accumulated by East India company went to British government.

Mughal Empire ended in 1857 when the last Empire Bhadur Shah Jafar was exiled to Burma and his successor were killed.

India's history from 1885 to 1947, a period of profound transformation and struggle for independence.

The Birth of the Indian National Congress (INC): Explore the foundation of the Indian National Congress in 1885 and its initial goals. Witness the early leaders like Dadabhai Naoroji and Allan Octavian Hume, who laid the foundation for India's political awakening.

The Partition of Bengal (1905): Understand the implications of Lord Curzon's decision to partition Bengal and the subsequent Swadeshi Movement led by figures like Rabindranath Tagore and Aurobindo Ghosh.

World War I and the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: Learn about India's role in World War I and the infamous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919, a turning point in India's struggle for freedom.

Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobedience:

The Salt March (Dandi March): Follow Gandhi on his iconic Salt March, a symbol of peaceful resistance against the oppressive salt tax imposed by the British.

World War II and Quit India Movement: Discover India's role in World War II and the Quit India Movement of 1942, as Indians intensified their demand for independence.

Mountbatten Plan and Partition

Wikipedia_{Abdul Ghaffar Khan (left) and Mohandas K. Gandhi (right)}

Independence and Partition:

Witness the emotional moment of India's independence on August 15, 1947, and the simultaneous partition of the country, resulting in mass migrations and communal violence.

Legacy and Reflections:

Reflect on the legacy of this tumultuous period in Indian history, the sacrifices of freedom fighters, and the enduring principles of democracy and secularism that continue to shape India today.

How much do you love your country and what do you want your country to look like?

Honestly speaking I fully agree with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 11th Independence day speech today. He deams India to become a Developed country by 2047 which is practically possible with the current growth and progress of the country.

What do you think we need to do to make a country better and better?

It should focus on the overall growth of GDP minimising the economic disparity among citizens in a most sustainable way with a view to global peace and harmony.

Before I conclude I would like to invite three fellow Steemians to participate in the contest. @crismenia @eveetim @arjinarahman

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