Question

In what ways has the meaning of the term "Hindustan" changed over the cwnturies ?​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

In the thirteenth century the term "Hindustan" meant the areas of Punjab, Haryana and the lands between the Ganga and Yamuna. The term was used in the political sense for lands that were a part of the dominions of the Delhi Sultan.In the Mughal era, 'Hindustan' was the most common term for India. ... For example, today we use the term 'foreigner' to mean someone who is not an Indian, but in the medieval period, it meant any stranger who was not a part of a society or culture.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Over the centuries there has been a vast change in the meaning of "Hindustan".Today it is called India.In the 13th century the term stood for the lands under the Delhi Sultanate. Babur used the term to describe the geography and culture of the subcontinent.