It is difficult to determine because ancient Indian texts are hard to date precisely. However, terms like ‘Bhāratavarṣha’ and ‘Jambudvīpa’ are found in texts such as the Mahābhārata, which was written from a few centuries BCE onward.
NCERT Social Science Textbook Exploring Society India and Beyond Session 2024-2025.
Why is it difficult to determine when the name for the entire Indian Subcontinent first appeared in history?
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Determining when the name for the entire Indian Subcontinent first appeared in history is difficult because ancient texts often referred to specific regions or kingdoms rather than a unified land. Additionally, linguistic and cultural variations over time complicate the tracing of a singular, consistent nomenclature.
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