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The History of India Podcast

A light weekly podcast covering the history of India, from 6th century B.C. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider donating to the Snehal Sidhu Memorial Fund (http://tinyurl.com/prkvwll)

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3.N By the bower of the heavenly tree

3.N By the bower of the heavenly tree

(www.historyofindiapodcast.com) This week, we get to know the greatest poet and playwright of ancient India: Kalidasa. W... Read more

13 Jun 2017

52mins

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4 d. The joys of victory (part 1)

4 d. The joys of victory (part 1)

(www.historyofindiapodcast.com) Jainism has shaped Indian thought over the millenia, and continues to do so today. This ... Read more

30 Mar 2018

52mins

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5.0 Bumbling on bumbling

5.0 Bumbling on bumbling

(www.historyofindiapodcast.com) A brief introduction to series 5: a preview as we plunge into the medieval age. We'll ha... Read more

19 Dec 2018

23mins

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3.1 Surrounded by small kings

3.1 Surrounded by small kings

() It's the late 3rd century, and the world is changing. Empires which dominated India have crumbled, leaving a patchwor... Read more

11 Oct 2016

42mins

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5.21 By half a metre

5.21 By half a metre

(www.historyofindiapodcast.in) This week, Mahendrapala extends his empire downstream, towards the sea. But nothing is wh... Read more

14 Dec 2019

49mins

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4.C The laughter of the monks grows silent

4.C The laughter of the monks grows silent

(www.historyofindiapodcast.com) In the marketplaces and fields of ancient India, would you notice that Buddhism was grad... Read more

20 Feb 2018

49mins

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1.8 Conscience without sorrow

1.8 Conscience without sorrow

(www.historyofindiapodcast.com) The first of three podcasts on the great emperor Ashoka. We meet his wives, and hear of ... Read more

16 Sep 2015

41mins

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3.13 Goodbye to empire

3.13 Goodbye to empire

() This week, two empires will fall. As the grand Gupta empire retreats to the east and falls apart, we see its inner wo... Read more

23 Feb 2017

46mins

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3.5 Killed by cowardice

3.5 Killed by cowardice

() Historians uncovered an ancient play about an unknown emperor, killed by his brother and the woman they both loved. T... Read more

9 Nov 2016

47mins

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1.2 The Shrewdness of King Bimbisara

1.2 The Shrewdness of King Bimbisara

(www.historyofindiapodcast.com) The story of Bimbisara, ancient king of Magadha. He was a contemporary of the Buddha and... Read more

28 Jul 2015

35mins

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4.13 The mirth of the monk

4.13 The mirth of the monk

() This week, emperor Harsha tracks down a famous chinese monk. When the emperor and monk eventually meet, there is a gr... Read more

16 Nov 2017

43mins

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3.4 South by southwest

3.4 South by southwest

() The great conqueror of ancient India turns his attention south. We follow him through forests, along sandy rivers, do... Read more

2 Nov 2016

41mins

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4.A Joy in the kingdom of brothers (part a)

4.A Joy in the kingdom of brothers (part a)

(www.historyofindiapodcast.com) We kick off our special episodes for the series with a tour of the smaller kingdoms and ... Read more

13 Jan 2018

43mins

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2 J Poets and archers (part 2 of 2)

2 J Poets and archers (part 2 of 2)

(www.historyofindiapodcast.com) The Cheras: crowned kings of South India. They ruled ancient Kerala and beyond as a fami... Read more

15 Sep 2016

49mins

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4.8 The march of mirth

4.8 The march of mirth

() The story of the great emperor Harsha continues as he finally sits on the throne. But there is much for the young kin... Read more

12 Oct 2017

49mins

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4.11 The clash of mirth

4.11 The clash of mirth

() Harsha prepares for battle. We follow him through the battle day, from before he wakes up, through the inspection of ... Read more

1 Nov 2017

43mins

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3.D Captured by the dawn (part 1)

3.D Captured by the dawn (part 1)

() The Ajanta Caves. A world famous collection of caves where Buddhists worshipped for years.... well, not exactly. The ... Read more

8 Mar 2017

46mins

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2 G Women, law and life

2 G Women, law and life

() If you were an ancient Indian woman, would you choose to be a nun or a wife? This episode has all you need to decide ... Read more

24 Aug 2016

43mins

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5.20 Assault by salt

5.20 Assault by salt

(www.historyofindiapodcast.in) A journey through one of emperor Bhoja's lands. With the emperor far away in the Imperial... Read more

5 Dec 2019

51mins

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5.18 Drawn by greatness

5.18 Drawn by greatness

(www.historyofindiapodcast.in) For too long the empire of the east has dominated North India. Bhoja, the descendant of t... Read more

8 Oct 2019

1hr 1min

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