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The term South Asia refers to the political entities of the Indian subcontinent and associated islands, that is the states of Pakistan, Republic of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and the island nations of Sri Lanka and the Maldives. In historical (pre-1947) usage, these territories are subsumed under "India".
The following is a list of articles on the history of the various regions of South Asia, including erstwhile provinces of Pakistan.
- History of India (See History of the Republic of India for post-1947 history)
- History of Assam
- History of West Bengal
- History of Bihar
- History of Uttar Pradesh
- History of Delhi
- History of Goa
- History of Gujarat
- History of Himachal Pradesh
- History of Maharashtra
- History of Orissa
- History of Indian Punjab
- History of Sikkim
- History of South India
- History of Tripura
- History of Jammu and Kashmir
- History of Bangladesh
- History of Bhutan
- History of the Maldives
- History of Nepal
- History of Sri Lanka
- History of British Indian Ocean Territory
- FORMER PROVINCES
- History of East Bengal (Pakistani province during 1947-1955; geographically same as present day Bangladesh)
- History of East Pakistan (Pakistani province during 1955-1971; geographically same as present day Bangladesh)
- History of West Pakistan (Pakistani province during 1955-1971; geographically same as present day Pakistan)
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