After india's independence on august 15, 1947, jawaharlal nehru became prime minister of the dominion of india, an office he held until january 26, 1950, when india became a republic; India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage. It has achieved all-round socio-economic progress since independence.

The country is subdivided into 29 states and seven union territories. With an area of … The oxford english dictionary (third edition - 2009) says that the name india comes from the classical latin name india. It was originally used for the indian subcontinent and the areas to its east. India is the name given to the vast peninsula which the continent of asia throws out to the south of the magnificent mountain ranges that stretch in a sword like curve across the southern border

India is the name given to the vast peninsula which the continent of asia throws out to the south of the magnificent mountain ranges that stretch in a sword like curve across the southern border