Before British rule, the regions that are now India and Pakistan were not unified under a single name. Instead, they were composed of various kingdoms, empires, and regions with their own distinct identities.
India
- Ancient India: The region was known as Bharatvarsha or Indus Valley Civilization.
- Medieval India: The region was ruled by various empires, including the Mughal Empire and the Maratha Empire.
- British Raj: The British East India Company gradually gained control of various parts of the region, eventually leading to the establishment of British rule in 1858.
Pakistan
- Ancient Pakistan: The region was part of ancient civilizations like the Indus Valley Civilization.
- Medieval Pakistan: The region was ruled by various empires, including the Ghaznavids, Ghurid Empire, and Mughal Empire.
- British Raj: The region was included in the British Raj until the partition of India in 1947.
It is important to note that the modern names "India" and "Pakistan" were not used before British rule. These names came into use after the independence of India and Pakistan in 1947.
