What are often thought of as "Indian" art and culture spread not only throughout the modern nation of India but also through Pakistan and Bangladesh. This huge area was never politically unified except under British colonial rule (1858-1947). Earlier, various kingdoms and principalities controlled large or small areas, and occasionally a conqueror created a vast empire.

Concepts

south asia

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asian art museum, india, pakistan, and bangladesh, khan academy, what is south asia?, art of south asia, cultural areas separated by formidable natural barriers, under british colonial rule (1858-1947)

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