India is ample known

For its three thousand year old

Civilization brought in by Aryans,

Who invaded as nomads.

It is little known for its prior

Civilization lived by Dravidians

In Mohan Jo Daro and Harappa,

About five thousand years ago.

It is little known at all

For its ten thousand year old

Civilization planted

By Mundas and Santals,

Now tribes on hillocks,

Branded the most backward;

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