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India, officially the Republic of India, is a land of diverse cultures, landscapes, and traditions. The country is the birthplace of Gandhi and home to the Himalayas (the world’s highest mountain range), the Bengal tiger, and the Taj Mahal.

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Coat of Arms

National Animal

The Bengal Tiger

National Flower

Lotus

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Journey to India and discover its fascinating history in Issue 10, featuring the story of Nur Jahan, the Mughal Queen. This issue is packed with amazing stories from India, including the history of Sanskrit writing, ecosystems throughout India, the colorful traditions of Bollywood films, an exploration of the ancient city of Varanasi, methods of transportation in India, and more.

Did you know chess began as a game in North India? Learn all about its origins in this issue. Did you also know many board games we play today have origins in India? Create-your-own board game in one of the many fun activities and DIYs from this issue.

In this issue

  • Nur Jahan: The Mughal Queen
  • Welcome to Bollywood
  • Imperialism in India
  • Checkmate
  • Ecosystems Found Throughout India
  • The Partition of India
  • The History of Sanskrit
  • Let's Talk H2O
  • The Ancient City of Varanasi
  • The Ramayana
  • ... plus activities, coloring pages, and much more!

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