Bharat vs. Hindustan — What's the Difference?

A republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

Hindustan (Persian: هندوستان pronunciation ), along with its shortened form Hind (هند), is the Persian names for India, broadly the Indian subcontinent, which later became used by its inhabitants in Hindi–Urdu (Hindustani). Other toponyms of the subcontinent include Jambudvipa, Bharata, and India.

Northern region of India where Hinduism predominates.

Northern region of India where Hinduism predominates