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SAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
STD VI- HISTORY
CH-5 India,That is Bharat
NOTES

LESSON NOTES:

SUB TOPIC:How Indians Named India.

1. India's Changing Identity: Today's India is a modern nation with defined
borders, states, and population, but it was different in the past.

2. Shifting Boundaries: The Indian Subcontinent has had many different
names and shifting boundaries throughout history.

3. Sources of India's Past: We can learn about India's past and evolution
from:

• Ancient texts

• Accounts of travellers and pilgrims

• Inscriptions

• Understanding India's past helps us appreciate its rich history and
cultural heritage.

• Exploring different sources provides a comprehensive view of India's
evolution over time.

• Indian Subcontinent: The region of the world that includes India and its
surrounding areas.

• Names of India: India has been known by many different names throughout
history, reflecting its changing identity and boundaries.
• The Mahābhārata lists many regions in India.

• These regions are mentioned with names that are similar to their modern-day
counterparts.

• The text shows a good understanding of India's geography and regional
identities.

Regions Mentioned in the Mahābhārata:

1. Kashmira: Today's Kashmir

2. Kurukṣhetra: Parts of today's Haryana

3. Vanga: Parts of today's Bengal

4. Pragjyotiṣha: Roughly today's Assam