South Asia Persian Chart---Rodrigo Rovner
Political- Indian self rule began with the appointment of Indian counselors to advice the British viceroy. In 1909, the first Indian was appointed. August 6, 1947, India and Pakistan had successful movements that brought their independence. British Indian territories gained independence in 1947. Bangladesh seceded from Pakistan in 1971. India is the world's most populous democracy; it is a parliamentary republic with a multi-party system with 6 recognized national parties. India is a Federation governed under the Constitution of India. The Federation is made up of 3 branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. In 1956, under the States Reorganization Act, states were reorganized on a linguistic basis. India is composed of 28 states and 7 union territories. each state or union is further divided into administrative districts.
Economy- India's economy is the world's 10th largest by GDP and the 3rd largest by purchasing power. In 1991, market based economic reforms allowed India to become one of the fastest-growing major economies; and is considered newly industrialized. However, it still faces the challenges of corruption, poverty, malnutrition, weak public health care, and also terrorism. Also, India has the 3rd largest standing army in the world, being a nuclear weapon state as well as being a regional power. Until 1991, all Indian governments followed protectionist policies that were influenced by socialist economies. It is said that India's purchasing power could surpass that of the United States by 2045.
Religion- The religion of India is a mix of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity and Jainism. However, Hinduism is the dominant religion of the country. India holds the worlds largest Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Zoroastrian, and Baha'i populations. It also has the 3rd largest Muslim population and has the largest Muslim population for a non-Muslim majority country. Because the Hindu religion is dominant, India has a caste system in which the majority of the population falls into the categories. The religions of India do not create much conflict with one another, as the Indian population has a very diverse population that allows for the mixing of religion.
Society- The Indian society is defined by a social hierarchy. The Indian Hindu caste system embodies many of the social restrictions as well as much of the social stratification found on the subcontinent. the caste system has lost much of its importance in urban Indian workplace and leading India companies. The majority of Indians have their marriages arranged by their parents or other family members. Usually, marriages are for life, so divorce rates are very low and also child marriages are common especially in rural areas. Delicate jewelry modeled on real flowers is part of present day tradition. The popular sports of India include kabaddi, kho kho, pehlwani, and gilli-danda. Also India played a major role in popularizing cricket.
Innovations- India invented the game Snakes and Ladders, which is a popular board game that was a game
based on morality. Also, the cure for Leprosy was found in India in 2008 as well as the treatment for kala azar. The crescograph, which is a device used to measure plant growth, was invented in India in the 20th century ce. Early forms of rulers were first constructed in India out of ivory. One ruler was found to be calibrated to about 1/16th of an inch. Also, the Indian 'Moon Impact Probe" made the first discovery of lunar water, before NASA.
Art/architecture- Much of Indian art and architecture blends ancient local tradition and imported styles. Vernacular architecture is also evident in much of India's buildings. Also, much of Indian architecture focuses on geometrical shapes as well as directional alignments to reflect perceived cosmic constructs. The Taj Mahal in India is considered to be a "jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the most universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. painting and sculpture have always important art forms in India, but the increase in discourse about Indian art changed the way art was perceived in the art schools.
Near Geographic- The presence of the Indian Ocean nearby is beneficial for merchants and for trade. Sailors depend on monsoons for transportation. Fragmentation was a result of several invasions from the north. India is surrounded by mountains, which allows for a single entrance to the north-west. India is bounded to the south-west by the Arabian Sea, to the south-east by the Bay of Bengal, and to the south by the Indian Ocean. India's highest point is 8,611 km and lies in part of the Kashmir region. Indian climate is tropical in the south and more temperate to the north. Most of India's large-scale agriculture lies in the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
http://globaledge.msu.edu/countries/india/government
http://www.heritage.org/index/country/india
http://www.quick-facts.co.uk/religion/indian.htm
http://www.indiabook.com/india-information/indian-geography.html
http://www.rlc.dcccd.edu/ibt/IndianSocietyCulture.pdf
Economy- India's economy is the world's 10th largest by GDP and the 3rd largest by purchasing power. In 1991, market based economic reforms allowed India to become one of the fastest-growing major economies; and is considered newly industrialized. However, it still faces the challenges of corruption, poverty, malnutrition, weak public health care, and also terrorism. Also, India has the 3rd largest standing army in the world, being a nuclear weapon state as well as being a regional power. Until 1991, all Indian governments followed protectionist policies that were influenced by socialist economies. It is said that India's purchasing power could surpass that of the United States by 2045.
Religion- The religion of India is a mix of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity and Jainism. However, Hinduism is the dominant religion of the country. India holds the worlds largest Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Zoroastrian, and Baha'i populations. It also has the 3rd largest Muslim population and has the largest Muslim population for a non-Muslim majority country. Because the Hindu religion is dominant, India has a caste system in which the majority of the population falls into the categories. The religions of India do not create much conflict with one another, as the Indian population has a very diverse population that allows for the mixing of religion.
Society- The Indian society is defined by a social hierarchy. The Indian Hindu caste system embodies many of the social restrictions as well as much of the social stratification found on the subcontinent. the caste system has lost much of its importance in urban Indian workplace and leading India companies. The majority of Indians have their marriages arranged by their parents or other family members. Usually, marriages are for life, so divorce rates are very low and also child marriages are common especially in rural areas. Delicate jewelry modeled on real flowers is part of present day tradition. The popular sports of India include kabaddi, kho kho, pehlwani, and gilli-danda. Also India played a major role in popularizing cricket.
Innovations- India invented the game Snakes and Ladders, which is a popular board game that was a game
based on morality. Also, the cure for Leprosy was found in India in 2008 as well as the treatment for kala azar. The crescograph, which is a device used to measure plant growth, was invented in India in the 20th century ce. Early forms of rulers were first constructed in India out of ivory. One ruler was found to be calibrated to about 1/16th of an inch. Also, the Indian 'Moon Impact Probe" made the first discovery of lunar water, before NASA.
Art/architecture- Much of Indian art and architecture blends ancient local tradition and imported styles. Vernacular architecture is also evident in much of India's buildings. Also, much of Indian architecture focuses on geometrical shapes as well as directional alignments to reflect perceived cosmic constructs. The Taj Mahal in India is considered to be a "jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the most universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. painting and sculpture have always important art forms in India, but the increase in discourse about Indian art changed the way art was perceived in the art schools.
Near Geographic- The presence of the Indian Ocean nearby is beneficial for merchants and for trade. Sailors depend on monsoons for transportation. Fragmentation was a result of several invasions from the north. India is surrounded by mountains, which allows for a single entrance to the north-west. India is bounded to the south-west by the Arabian Sea, to the south-east by the Bay of Bengal, and to the south by the Indian Ocean. India's highest point is 8,611 km and lies in part of the Kashmir region. Indian climate is tropical in the south and more temperate to the north. Most of India's large-scale agriculture lies in the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
http://globaledge.msu.edu/countries/india/government
http://www.heritage.org/index/country/india
http://www.quick-facts.co.uk/religion/indian.htm
http://www.indiabook.com/india-information/indian-geography.html
http://www.rlc.dcccd.edu/ibt/IndianSocietyCulture.pdf