[2015] Nik Hal (Period 3): Ancient India

The current leader of India is President Shri Pranab Mukherjee. Picture From: en.wikipedia.org

The capital of the Republic of India is New Delhi. Above: The Akshardham Temple in Delhi, India.Picture From: en.wikipedia.org

Two major cities in India are Mumbai and KolkataAbove: Mumbai, IndiaBelow: Kolkata, IndiaPictures From: en.wikipedia.org

Ancient India

The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his recently deceased wife. Construction began in 1632. It took over 20,000 workers with the help of about 1,000 work elephants 20 years to build it. When completed, the marble structure sat on the banks of the Yamuna River at the end of a large, square garden divided into four parts by long pools full of water. When he died in 1666, Jahan was buried beside his wife.Above: The Taj MahalPicture From: en.wikipedia.org

The National animal of India is the Bengal Tiger, an endangered species. The tiger was chosen because it symbolizes strength, agility, power, and it represents India's wildlife wealth.Above: A Bengal TigerPicture From: www.nepalmountainnews.com

Ancient and modern India had different political systems; in ancient India most areas were under the control of kings, emperors, or other monarchs, whereas today India is a democracy.Above: An ancient Indian RulerPicture From: www.mrdowling.com

Ancient India was often divided into several small kingdoms. Today, India is controlled by only one central government. However, the Republic of India is made up of 29 seperate states and 7 union territories.Above: A map of India today.Picture From:trumpet.sdsu.edu

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