September 6, 2023: India is likely to be renamed as Bharat with a resolution to be brought in the special session of the Parliament scheduled from September 18-22, 2023, mention media reports. This is in light of the G20 leaders summit dinner that is on September 9, 2023, invite of which was sent across to world leaders from the President of Bharat. Under article 1 of the Indian Constitution, the country is known as Bharat in Hindi and India in English.
Origination of the names
Bharat is a Sanskrit word that has originated from the Puranas, the ancient Hindu religious texts. According to the epic Mahabharata, Bhāratavarṣa stands for King Bharat- the son of Dushyanta and Shakuntala and Varsa means a division of the continent. India, takes its name from Indus, as the Sindhu River was known by the Greeks.
Countries that have changed their names
- Ceylon was renamed as Sri Lanka in 1972
- Siam was renamed as Thailand in 1939
- Zaire was renamed as Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1997
- Turkey changed to Türkiye in 2001
- Holland was known as The Netherlands in 2020
- Persia changed its name to Iran in 1935
- Burma changed its name to Myanmar in 1989
FAQs
Is India likely to be renamed Bharat?
According to media reports, the central government may bring a resolution during the special session of Parliament, scheduled from September 18-22, 2023.
Why India is renamed Bharat?
The name Bharat originated from the Puranas and the epic Mahabharata.
Is India named as Bharat?
Under article 1 of the Indian constitution, our country is known as Bharat in Hindi and India in English.
What are the 6 different names of India?
India is known by many names such as Al-Hind, Aryavarta, Bharat, Jambudweepa, Hindustan and Tenjiku.
What are the other countries that have changed their names?
Other countries like Ceylon, Turkey, Burma, Holland, Persia changed their names.
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