India has a large Muslim population. Statistics reveal that there are approximately 172 million people in India who identify themselves as followers of Islam. A majority of Muslims in India belong to the Sunni sect of Islam and others belong to the Shia sect of Islam. For thousands of years coastal communities of India, particularly…
Who Is The Founder Of Hinduism?
Hinduism does not have a founder because Hinduism is not a religion in the traditional sense of the word. There are many religions, religious sects, philosophies and spiritual concepts within Hinduism. In fact the word Hindu was not very commonly used in India at all, particularly in relation to a religion. About two thousand years…
When Did India Gain Its Independence From The British?
India gained it’s independence from United Kingdom at midnight on August 15, 1947. The Indian Independence Act, was an act enacted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and came into effect on August 15, 1947. This act partitioned “British India” into two independent nations, India and Pakistan. Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India…
Where Is The Indian Subcontinent?
Is India in Asia? This is a question a lot of Indian Americans get asked. The answer is yes. India is very much part of Asia and is one of the major economic, political and military power houses of Asia. India is the second largest nation in Asia, both in terms of population and geographical…