Question

Who used the term 'Hindustan' for the first time and when?​

Answer 1

The Persians were the first to use the term Hindustan. To the Persians the term Hindustan referred to the region that was beyond the Indus river and did not reflect on the people, culture or religion that was practiced in the region. It is the name with which they used to describe India as a trading region.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hindustan term was used first by Persians in 13th century.