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What does the term Bhāratavarṣha mean, and where does the name originate from?

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‘Bhāratavarṣha’ means ‘the country of the Bharatas,’ referring to the Bharata people. The name ‘Bharata’ first appears in the Ṛig Veda, where it refers to one of the main Vedic groups.
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  1. Bhāratavarṣha means “the land of Bharata” in Sanskrit, referring to the Indian Subcontinent. The name originates from Bharata, a legendary king in Hindu mythology, whose descendants are believed to have inhabited this region, symbolizing unity and cultural identity.

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