Join Examsbook
1112 0

Q: Why is india called bharat?

  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer :
Explanation :

The name Bharat is derived from the legendary king Bharat who was ancestor of kauravas and pandavas, son of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala. The name India is derived from the river Sindhu which flows in the north west of the country. The Greeks used to call us Indoi meaning the people of the Indus.

Are you sure

  Report Error

Please Enter Message
Error Reported Successfully