The Aryan migration theory posits that Indo-European-speaking people, referred to as Aryans, migrated into the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE, significantly influencing the region's culture and language. This theory has been the subject of much debate, with some scholars supporting the idea of a large-scale migration and others suggesting a more gradual process of cultural assimilation and interaction.

Aryan Migration Theory

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Aryans

The Indian Subcontinent is a geographically and culturally distinct region in South Asia, encompassing major countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, with diverse languages, traditions, and historical contexts. Its unique position at the intersection of various tectonic plates makes it a region of rich biodiversity and significant geological activity, including the Himalayan mountain range and the fertile plains of the Indus and Ganges rivers.

Indian Subcontinent

Cultural assimilation is the process by which individuals or groups from one culture come to adopt the practices and values of another, often dominant, culture, leading to a loss of distinct cultural identity. This process can occur voluntarily or as a result of coercion, and it impacts social integration, identity formation, and cultural diversity within societies.

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