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East India

Imagine a land with mighty rivers, ancient kingdoms, and bustling cities – that's East India!

Images

East India Company - Quarter Anna 1835

East India Company - Quarter Anna 1835

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Sambar Deer during Flood at Kaziranga National Park, North East India
Coat of arms of the East India Company
Mercedes Tourismo coach, BP-45-800 German Bundespolizeiorchester, Berlin, East India Dock Road, Poplar E14
Duit 1735 - Netherlands East-Indies (Dutch East India Company. Holland)
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East India Arms, Fenchurch Street, EC3
East India
Bharuch Railway Station Dutch Style....Dutch East India Co,, Trading Post
Cormorants at East India Dock
Week Six - East India Cocktail #1
Coat of Arms of East India Company (1600-1709)

Key Facts

Location
Eastern part of India, bordering Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and the Bay of Bengal.
Main City
Kolkata, West Bengal.
Languages
Hindi, Bengali, Odia, and many others.
Fun Fact
Kolkata is so big, its metro area is the third largest in all of India!

Where is East India?

East India is a special part of a huge country called India. It's like a big neighborhood with five friends: Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. These friends live near mountains, big plains, and even islands in the sea!

To the north, they have neighbors like Nepal and Bhutan. To the east is the big, blue Bay of Bengal, and to the west are other parts of India. It's a very interesting place with lots of different landscapes!

Long, Long Ago in East India!

People have lived in East India for thousands of years! Imagine kings and queens ruling here, like in fairy tales. Many powerful empires, like the Mauryans and the Mughals, once called this place home. They built amazing things and had grand armies. Later, even the British Empire ruled here. So many stories are hidden in the land of East India, from ancient times to more recent history.

Fun Things to See and Do!

East India is full of amazing things! West Bengal's capital, Kolkata, is a super big city, even bigger than many cities you know. It's a place where people celebrate colorful festivals, share delicious food, and have unique traditions. You can find busy markets, beautiful temples, and people who speak different languages. It's a vibrant place where old traditions meet new ideas.

Working and Playing in East India

People in East India do many different jobs. Some work on farms, growing yummy food. Others work in big factories or help run the busy cities. East India is also important for trade, meaning they share goods with other places. They are known for having a strong economy, which means they are good at making and selling things. This helps everyone in the region have what they need.

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