History

The Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1300 BCE) was one of the world's earliest urban civilizations, with advanced city planning and drainage systems.

India gained independence on August 15, 1947, after 200 years of British colonial rule, through a non-violent freedom movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

The first synchronous census in India was conducted in 1881, and India has conducted 16 censuses since then, maintaining continuity.

The Constitution of India, adopted on January 26, 1950, is the world's longest written constitution with 448 articles and 12 schedules.

The Maurya Empire (322-185 BCE) under Emperor Ashoka was one of the largest empires in Indian history, spanning almost the entire subcontinent.

The Taj Mahal, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1653, is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.