Indian subcontinent: Quick Facts

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Map showing the topography and physical features of South Asia, including the Indian subcontinent.

Map showing the average date of onset of the summer monsoon across Asia.

Map showing important sites in the history of the ancient Indus civilization, including cities and agricultural sites, along with the locations of modern-day cities.

Map showing the extent of the Gupta empire at the end of the 4th century.

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Mughal emperors Jahangir, Akbar, and Shah Jahan

Language, Architecture, and Culture in the Indus River Basin

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