Indians
Definition
In the context of AP World History, "Indians" refers to the people native to the Indian subcontinent, which includes present-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of other surrounding countries. They have a rich history marked by various empires like Maurya, Gupta and Mughal Empire.
Analogy
Think of Indians as a vast library with thousands of books. Each book represents different cultures, languages, religions and historical periods that make up the diverse Indian society.
Related terms
Mauryan Empire: An ancient Indian empire founded in 322 BC by Chandragupta Maurya that stretched across large parts of the Indian subcontinent.
Gupta Empire: A powerful ancient Indian empire existing from mid-to-late 3rd century CE to 543 CE known for significant developments in arts, science and literature.
Mughal Empire: A major global empire in South Asia founded in 1526 that is known for its cultural influence particularly architecture (like Taj Mahal), art and administrative systems.
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