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because in ancient period India is the most wealthiest country in the world.And most powerful ever.If we look at the shape of country India(including Pakistan) it looks some like a sparrow.I am not sure but the ancient books tell us that in the kingdom of Chandrragupt Maurya the houses tops are made of gold.Thats why India is called golden sparrow by Europeans.

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