5000+
Years of Civilization
Indus Valley Civilization — one of the world's oldest
1947
Year of Independence
15 August 1947 — end of 200 years of British rule
562
Princely States
Integrated into India under Sardar Patel's leadership
3
Major Empires
Maurya, Gupta, and Mughal — shaped the subcontinent
22
Official Languages
Recognised in Schedule 8 of the Indian Constitution
90
Years of Struggle
1857 First War of Independence to 1947 freedom