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Historical Geography
Bharatvarsh
The Geography of Ancient India
Self-Paced Online Course
Bharatvarsh offers an in-depth journey into India's ancient identity as depicted in the Vedas, Epics, and Puranas — tracing its transformation from the sacred land of Jambudvipa to the modern nation. The course explores India's vast geographical diversity, early advancements in science and geography, and the enduring cultural unity that has flourished across its historical and regional landscapes.
Each module combines clear exposition with targeted examples to build a coherent geographical framework for understanding India's ancient cultural and economic landscapes.
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Physiography
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River Systems
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Climate & Monsoons
From Jambudvipa to Bharatvarsh
Traverse India's deep geological past, survey its physiographic zones, and examine the river systems, climate patterns, biodiversity, and resource endowments that shaped early civilizations. Understand how geography influenced agrarian practices, early industries, and the political and cultural developments of ancient India.
Learning Outcomes
Summarize the major geological epochs and their impact on India's landforms and terrain.
Differentiate the key physiographic divisions and explain their formation processes.
Map the principal river systems and assess their roles in ancient settlement and trade.
Analyze climate zones and monsoon dynamics in relation to early agricultural cycles.
Identify characteristic flora, fauna, and mineral resources of ancient India.
Evaluate how geography influenced agrarian practices, early industries, and trade routes.
Integrate geographical insights into interpretations of ancient political and cultural developments.
Curriculum
11 Learning MaterialsIntroduction to Bharatvarsh
Geological History of Bharat
The Physiographic Divisions of Bharat — Part 1
The Physiographic Divisions of Bharat — Part 2
Rivers of Bharat
Climate of Bharat
Flora and Fauna
Minerals
Agriculture
Industries
Geographical Information on Ancient Bharat
Topics Explored
Vedic Geography
Jambudvipa
Himalayan Formation
Gangetic Plains
Deccan Plateau
Monsoon Systems
Ancient Trade Routes
Biodiversity
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Course Faculty
Dr. Bhagyashree Yargop
Dr. Bhagyashree Yargop is a Coastal Geomorphologist and a researcher in Ancient Indian Geographical Knowledge. She has vast experience in academics and research, having established a Department of Earth Sciences in a University and worked as an administrator in a Senior College. Her passion is traveling, reading and listening to Indian classical music.
A concise yet comprehensive exploration of the land that shaped one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.
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