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'''Indian culture''' is a | '''Indian culture''' is a rich blend of various traditions of Ancient India. The foundation of ancient Indian culture was largely rooted in [[Hindu Dharma]], which evolved from Vedic traditions combined with small local customs and later incorporated some Buddhist influences. Beginning in the medieval period, the culture began to absorb elements from the Muslim world, especially from Central Asia and the Near west (Middle East), as well as European influences, particularly from the British, due to repeated Islamic invasions and the colonisation of India by European christian powers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=From the Achaemenids to the Mughals: A look at India's lost Persian history |url=https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/india-persian-history-lost-achamenids-mughals |access-date=2023-09-11 |website=Middle East Eye |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-06-06 |title=How the British influenced Indian culture |url=https://www.dawn.com/2010/06/06/how-the-british-influenced-indian-culture/ |access-date=2023-09-11 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}}</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250128052255/https://jansankalp.org/influence-of-colonialism-on-indian-culture/</ref> | ||
Indian culture has influenced other parts of Asia, particularly [[History of Indian influence on Southeast Asia|Southeast Asia]] (see [[Greater India]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pillalamarri |first=Akhilesh |title=How India Influenced Southeast Asian Civilization |url=https://thediplomat.com/2018/10/how-india-influenced-southeast-asian-civilization/ |access-date=2023-09-11 |website=thediplomat.com |language=en-US}}</ref> | Indian culture has influenced other parts of Asia, particularly [[History of Indian influence on Southeast Asia|Southeast Asia]] (see [[Greater India]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pillalamarri |first=Akhilesh |title=How India Influenced Southeast Asian Civilization |url=https://thediplomat.com/2018/10/how-india-influenced-southeast-asian-civilization/ |access-date=2023-09-11 |website=thediplomat.com |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
{{Excerpt|Culture of Asia# | {{Excerpt|Culture of Asia#Indian subcontinent}} | ||
== Religion == | == Religion == | ||
{{Main|Religion in | {{Main|Religion in Indian subcontinent}} | ||
== Languages == | == Languages == | ||
{{Excerpt|Languages of | {{Excerpt|Languages of Indian subcontinent|files=2}} | ||
== Cinema == | == Cinema == | ||
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== Cuisine == | == Cuisine == | ||
{{Excerpt| | {{Excerpt|The Indian subcontinental cuisine}} | ||
The Indian subcontinental cuisine encompasses the traditional culinary practices from Ancient India, often extending to include Bhutan as well. Commonly referred to as Desi cuisine, it has both drawn influences from and impacted various other Asian cuisines beyond the borders of the subcontinent. | |||
== Sports == | == Sports == | ||
{{Excerpt|Sport in | {{Excerpt|Sport in the Indian subcontinent}} | ||
=== Traditional sports === | === Traditional sports === | ||
{{Excerpt|Traditional games of | {{Excerpt|Traditional games of India#History}} | ||
== Martial arts == | == Martial arts == | ||
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* [[Culture of Asia]] | * [[Culture of Asia]] | ||
* [[:Category: | * [[:Category:Indian culture]] | ||
* Individual | * Individual Indian subcontinental countries' cultures: | ||
** [[Culture of Afghanistan]] | ** [[Culture of Afghanistan]] | ||
** [[Culture of Bangladesh]] | ** [[Culture of Bangladesh]] | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}}{{South Asian topics}} | {{Reflist}}{{South Asian topics}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category: Ancient India]] | ||