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Bengali
Bengali is a major Indian language with a distinguished literary, musical and intellectual heritage, spoken widely in eastern India.
Key points
- Major language of West Bengal and Tripura
- Rich modern and classical literary traditions
- Strong presence in music, theatre, cinema and public culture
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India
India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
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- [1] Constitution of India — Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India Constitutional Text View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026