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Why did India become a haven for persecuted communities from around the world?
What roles did Armenians play during the Mughal period?
What are the four commitments of the Dalai Lama?
How has India's history shaped its present-day identity?
What role does language play in India's identity?
What is uniue about Siddi cultural traditions in India?
Match the communities in Column A with their corresponding characteristics or contributions in Column B.
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Column A |
Column B |
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1. Bene Israel |
(a) Traditional medicine system called Sowa Rigpa |
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2. Parsis |
(b) Built India’s oldest mosque, Cheraman Juma Masjid |
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3. Arab merchants |
(c) Shipwrecked near Konkan coast around 175 BCE |
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4. Armenian |
(d) Legend of milk, and sugar with Raja Jadi Rana |
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5. Tibetan refugees |
(e) Abdul hai served as Chief Justice in Akbar’s court |
How can one celebrate India's cultural diversity?
Where does the ancient Parsi sacred fire continue to burn in India?
What does India being a "home to many" refer to?
Where did Syriac Christians settle when they came to India?
Who are Jews, and what religion are they traditionally linked to?
What is Sowa Rigpa, and when was it codified?
What does the legend of milk and sugar symbolise about the Parsis?
What is the importance of languages in India?
How did various communities integrate into Indian society whilst maintaining their uniue identities?
Describe how the Maharaja of Nawanagar helped Polish refugees during the Second World War.
How does language contribute to India's identity?
Who are the Siddis and how did they come to India?
What important role did Abdul Hai play during the Mughal period?