Description: Why? World History Series. This volume offers rich, in-depth information covering India's history, culture, politics, economy, and broader society. It also honestly addresses the social issues India faces today, including religious conflicts and deep-rooted social tensions caused by the caste system. Staying true to the strengths of the Why? series—known for its science comics and world history editions—this book is filled with helpful tip boxes summarizing key content and vivid, lively photographs. At the beginning of each volume, a map along with illustrations of iconic buildings, natural landscapes, or historical events representing the country is presented, allowing readers to grasp the book's overview at a glance and understand its geography easily. At the end of the book, sections titled 'Festivals of the World' and 'World Cultural Heritage' introduce each country's festivals and holidays, as well as UNESCO-recognized natural and cultural heritage sites in detail. Additionally, the 'Comparing World History and Korean History' section presents a side-by-side timeline of Korean and world history, enabling connected learning with Korean history, and an index is included to help readers easily find key content. Geography and Society of India 1. The Lost Boy Mohandas... 8 Culture of India 2. Chase Through the City... 30 Religion of India 3. Inside the Temple... 50 History of India 4. Into History... 72 5. Dr. John's Counterattack... 94 6. Operation Rescue Mohandas... 118 7. The Final Crisis... 142 Politics and Economy of India 8. Mohandas's Dream... 164 "Let's Become Global Talents Who Communicate with the World" Today's world is often called the global era. Through social networking services like Twitter and Facebook, the world has become intricately connected like a spider's web, making it possible to share opinions and interests in real time across borders and ethnicities. As transportation and communication technology continue to advance, this trend will only intensify, and by the time today's children become the center of society, even language barriers may dissolve, turning the world into a true 'global village.' Communication becomes more effective and genuine when we truly understand one another—understanding another's history and cultural background is the key to real communication. Following the 'World History by Era' series, now continues with 'World History by Country.' While 'World History by Era' traced world history along a timeline from the dawn of humanity to the present, 'World History by Country' focuses on comprehensively understanding individual nations—from distant countries in Europe and South America to close neighbors like China and Japan—covering their brief history, natural environment, politics, economy, society, and culture in an integrated way. Every nation's history is woven with moments of glory and hardship. Each country has arrived at where it is today by embracing triumphs and overcoming trials. We hope this series serves as an opportunity for readers to gain accurate understanding of countries they may have only vaguely known before. We also hope that through 'World History by Country,' children will build the foundation to become global talents who can freely communicate with people around the world and nurture big dreams for the future. ◈ Content Composition The series plans to expand gradually, starting with the influential G8 nations. While history is summarized more concisely compared to the era-based series, this series comprehensively covers each country's natural environment, politics, economy, society, and culture for a well-rounded understanding. Staying true to the strengths of the Why? series—known for its science comics and world history editions—the book is filled with tip boxes summarizing key content and vivid, lively photographs. At the beginning of each volume, a map along with illustrations of iconic buildings, natural landscapes, or events representing the country helps readers grasp the book's overview and understand its geography at a glance. At the end of the book, the and sections introduce each country's festivals, holidays, and UNESCO-recognized natural and cultural heritage sites in detail. The section also allows for side-by-side comparison of Korean and world history timelines, enabling connected learning with Korean history.