Hey Friends, Its been Really long since my last post. Too much work would be a bad excuse for this. I was just too lazy I guess so am posting again. Hope you enjoy reading this blog about our gr8 country. I am sure this Blog Will make you feel proud of Our Nation. Below are Some incredible facts about our country...
India never invaded any country in her last 10,000 years of history. Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Teresa, the Saint of Calcutta as she was called, are considered the greatest apostles of peace of the twentieth century.
The concept of the number zero was created in India by the sage Aryabhatta. The place value system and the decimal system were also developed in India in about 100 B.C.
The world's first University was established in Takshashila in about 700 B.C. More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied more than 60 subjects. The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century C.E. was one of the great achievements of ancient India in the field of education.
When many cultures were still nomadic forest and grassland dwellers over 5,000 years ago, India had an established Harappan culture in Sindh valley known as the Indus Valley Civilisation.
Steel was invented in India before 1000 B.C. Many varieties of steel were made and characterised.
According to the Geological Institute of America, up until 1896, India was the only source of diamonds to the world. Kohinoor, the jewel in the crown of the British monarch, is from India.
Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to mankind. Charaka, the father of medicine, consolidated Ayurveda 2500 years ago.
The art of navigation was developed on the river Sindh 6,000 years ago. The very word navigation is derived from the Sanskrit word "nav gatih". The word "navy" is also derived from Sanskrit "nou".
If i were to give more facts this site just wont be sufficient so lets all be happy as we are privileged to be a part of this Country. Pls Send in your Comments about this Blog...
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Siggy
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