Abstract

The concept of Akhand Bharat (Undivided India) is often associated with a vision of a unified Indian subcontinent that includes modern-day India Pakistan Bangladesh and sometimes other neighboring countries like Nepal Sri Lanka Bhutan and Afghanistan. This idea is rooted in the notion that these regions share a common cultural historical and civilizational heritage. Patels conceptions of Akhand Bharat as articulated by various political and cultural leaders in India typically emphasize the following key aspects: - Historical and Cultural Unity: The idea is based on the belief that the Indian subcontinent was historically a single cultural and civilizational entity. It highlights the shared traditions languages and spiritual practices that transcend modern political boundaries. - Political and Geographic Vision: Although primarily a cultural concept some interpretations of Akhand Bharat also encompass a political vision of reunification or greater integration among the countries of the