Knowra South Asia South Asia South Asia is a region centered on the Indian subcontinent, generally including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
Indian subcontinent : A large peninsula and surrounding region of southern Asia, bounded by the Himalayas and adjoining seas. The subcontinent forms the region’s geographic core, though South Asia’s borders extend beyond it.
Indus Valley Civilisation : A Bronze Age urban civilization centered on the Indus River basin, flourishing around 2600–1900 BCE. Its cities were among the earliest large-scale urban societies in South Asia.
Ashoka : A Mauryan emperor who ruled much of South Asia in the third century BCE and promoted Buddhist ethics after the Kalinga War. His reign linked imperial rule, inscriptions, and Buddhism across a wide territory.
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation : An intergovernmental organization established in 1985 to promote cooperation among South Asian states. SAARC formalizes regional collaboration, though political tensions often constrain it.
Central Asia : A landlocked region of Asia commonly comprising Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Afghanistan’s classification can bridge South Asian and Central Asian regional frameworks.
Himalayas : A mountain range in Asia containing the world’s highest peaks and separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The Himalayas shape northern borders, river systems, climate, and movement across the region.
Vedic period : A period in ancient South Asian history associated with the composition of the Vedas, roughly 1500–500 BCE. Vedic texts and practices shaped later religious and social traditions across parts of the region.
Akbar : A Mughal emperor who ruled from 1556 to 1605 and expanded and consolidated the empire. His governance and court culture became influential models in early modern South Asia.
South Asian Free Trade Area : A trade agreement among SAARC members intended to reduce tariffs and promote regional commerce. It tests whether neighboring economies can translate regional ties into greater trade.
Southeast Asia : A region of Asia between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific, including mainland and maritime countries. Its neighboring societies are sometimes grouped with South Asia in broader Asian comparisons.
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