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When did the term 'Hindu' come into use?
When did the term 'Hindu' come into use?
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The correct option is C 1,000 CE
Though the Hindu religion started developing even before 500 CE, the word ‘Hindu’ was used only after 1000 CE. The term 'Hindu' came from the name 'Sindhu' which referred to the River Sindhu or the Indus River.
Though the Hindu religion started developing even before 500 CE, the word ‘Hindu’ was used only after 1000 CE. The term 'Hindu' came from the name 'Sindhu' which referred to the River Sindhu or the Indus River.
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