In what ways has the meaning of the term “Hindustan” changed over the centuries?
Hindustan changed over in centuries refers in several ways. In the 13th century muihaj – i- siraj used the Hindustan term to describe the areas of Punjab, Haryana and the area that are lying between ganga and Yamuna. He used this term 'Hindustan' in a political sense that was a part of the dominion of delhi sultan. In the 16th century, Babar used the same term to represent the geography, the fauna and the culture same sense as babar did, in 16th century. But the term Hindustan never carried the political and national meanings as India does today.
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