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  1. Sep 5, 2023 · There is speculation of an official change in the name of the country from India to Bharat, even though Article 1 of the Constitution uses the two names interchangeably: “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.”. The roots of “Bharat”, “Bharata”, or “Bharatvarsha” are traced back to Puranic literature, and to the epic ...

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  2. Names for India. The Republic of India has two principal official short names, each of which is historically significant, India and Bharat. A third name, Hindustan, is also used commonly when Indians speak among themselves. The usage of "Bhārat", "Hindustān", or "India" depends on the context and language of conversation.

  3. Sep 6, 2023 · Also read: 'Republic of Bharat': Chorus grows to rename India as it was known in ancient times. In history books, 'Bharata' is commonly related to King Bharata, the son of Dushyant and Shakuntala. Bharata, who became the Chakravarti, was a member of the Chandravamsha dynasty. He is regarded to be the ancestor of the Pandavas, the Kauravas ...

  4. Sep 13, 2023 · The official name for the country is mentioned in the Indian Constitution as “India, that is Bharat” that “shall be a Union of states”. The Indian Constitution was written and made public ...

  5. Sep 5, 2023 · India name change to Bharat: The Rashtrapati Bhawan's decision to send out invites for a G20 dinner addressed in the name of 'President of Bharat' instead of 'President of India' has sparked controversy regarding India-Bharat name. Some believe this may be a precursor to renaming India as Bharat in an upcoming parliamentary session. Just as there could be several mythological versions of the ...

  6. Sep 11, 2023 · The name Bharat is an ancient Sanskrit word that many historians believe dates back to early Hindu scriptures. It has been used to refer to a part of the country that lies between the mountains ...

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  8. Sep 7, 2023 · Etymology of 'Bharat': The term 'Bharata' is rooted in Sanskrit, derived from 'bhru,' meaning to provide for or protect. From 'Bhrata' (Brother), it evolved to 'Bharata,' signifying a land that nurtures and supports, as King Bharata was known as the protector of the land and its people. Some reports suggest 'Bharat' originates from the Prakrit ...

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