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Unravelling the Ethnographic Layers of India

“In writing of Indian culture, I am highly conscious of my own subjectivity; arguably, there is more than one Indian culture, and certainly more than one view of Indian culture.” ~ Shashi Tharoor

The diversity and complexity of Indian culture can be quite confusing and baffling, not just for outsiders, but sometimes for its citizens as well. Therefore, to even start understanding the why’s and what’s of Indian ethos, we have to understand its back story. Recorded Indian history dates back to 2500–1600BC. So, over the centuries cultural exchanges have happened voluntarily or have been brought about by trade movements or territorial invasions. Here is my attempt to trace some important milestones over just the last few centuries of Indian history, which have had a significant impact on its cultural evolution.

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