India: Introduction to Its History

India: Introduction to Its History

India: Introduction to Its History

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India: Introduction to Its History

1957

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This film describes the nature and impact of major religions in India, artistic monuments and contributions of each dynasty and cultural development of the people in different regions of the vast subcontinent.

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Produced by: Milan Herzog
E.S. Von Keller

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