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The term ‘Hindustān’ was first used in inscriptions by the Ghaznavid Empire, particularly during the reign of Mahmud of Ghazni in the early 11th century. This term initially referred to the land beyond the Indus River, encompassing parts of modern-day India and Pakistan. The use of ‘Hindustān’ in these inscriptions marked a significant development in the identity and nomenclature of the region, reflecting the cultural and political influences of Islamic conquests in South Asia.
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The term “Hindustān” was first used in a Persian inscription around 1,800 years ago to describe the Indian subcontinent. Derived from “Hindu,” the Persian adaptation of “Sindhu” (Indus River), it referred to the land and people beyond the Indus. This term became widely recognized in Persian and later Mughal usage, symbolizing the rich cultural and geographical diversity of the region, and is still used today to refer to India, particularly in a historical context. Therefore option 4 is correct.
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