The term South Asia usually refers to the political entities of the geographical region now known as the Indian subcontinent (formerly known as India) - the Republic of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the island nations of Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

For the history of the subcontinent proper, see:

• History of India
• History of Pakistan

For the history of the modern Republic of India, see:

• History of the Republic of India

For the histories of other countries in South Asia, see:

• History of Bangladesh
  • History of East Bengal
  • History of East Pakistan
• History of Bhutan
• History of the Maldives
• History of Nepal
• History of Sri Lanka

For the histories of other countries considered to be in Southern Asia, see:

• History of Afghanistan
• History of Iran
• History of Myanmar
• History of Tibet

For the histories of various regions in South Asia, see:

• History of Assam
• History of Bengal
• History of South India
• History of the Punjab
• Historical regions of Pakistan

See also

• History of Asia
• History of the Middle East
• History of Southeast Asia
• History of Central Asia
• History of East Asia
• Mitanni
• Elam

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