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To outsiders, India is an exotic land, steeped in ancient culture and spirituality. But to focus solely on these often-applied attributes is to ignore the true dept and diversity that make India the rich, vibrant country it is today. India is the second-most populous nation in the world and also the world's largest functioning democracy. It is the birthplace of two major religions--Buddhism and Hinduism--as well as the homeland of Sikhism and Jainism. Over the centuries the subcontinent has endured numerous struggles, not only over religion, but also for self-rule and economic equality. Some of those struggles continue today, but India has nonetheless managed to emerge as a major global force. As readers explore India'a long history they will come to understand these struggles.