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Panjab, the land of five rivers.

Now, let's discuss the name change itself. Panjab (with an "a" instead of the modern "u") was used historically in Persian and various other languages to denote the region. The spelling of the name "Panjab" was altered over time, particularly during British colonial rule, to the form "Punjab." However, the most significant shift came after India gained independence in 1947.

The Punjab province was initially split, with the western part going to Pakistan and the eastern part to India. The name "Punjab" was retained in both countries, but the political and cultural significance of the region in India led to further changes.

In India, the name Panjab was adapted to "Punjab," which is the modern, standardized version of the name. This shift was part of broader efforts to modernize the country's geographic identity, simplify its linguistic complexities, and give the region a distinct identity after partition. The adoption of "Punjab" was also in line with the Indian tendency to follow more Anglicized versions of names during and after British rule, helping to unify the diverse Indian subcontinent.

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