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42 Surprising Facts About Ancient India

Not many places on Earth can trace their civilization back as far as India, and not many civilizations can boast of as many ‘firsts’ as the ancient Indians. The accomplishments of ancient India go well...

May 3, 2018 Janet Mowat


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