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India - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article |
 | | Formerly a major part of the British Empire as the British Raj before gaining independence in 1947, during the past twenty years the country has grown significantly, especially in its economic and military spheres, regionally as well as globally. |
 | | India is home to several major rivers such as the Ganga (Ganges), the Brahmaputra, the Yamuna, the Godavari, and the Krishna. |
 | | The rivers are responsible for the fertile plains in northern India which are conducive to farming. |
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