Greater India
The historical concept of the Three Indias reflects the perspective of pre-industrial Europe, which categorized South Asia into regions of Greater India, Lesser India, and Middle India. Greater India was identified as the southern segment of the Indian subcontinent, encompassing regions such as present-day South India, while Lesser India referred to the northern territories, which include parts of modern-day North India and Pakistan. Middle India was loosely associated with areas adjacent to the Middle East. The terminology associated with these regions, particularly the Portuguese form "India Maior," gained traction in the mid-15th century and became significant in the context of European exploration and colonial interests....