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Much of world history is Indian history. Home today to one in four people, the subcontinent has long been densely populated and deeply connected to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas through migration and trade. In this magisterial history, Audrey Truschke tells the fascinating story of the region historically known as India—which includes today’s India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan—and the people who have lived there.

The Forgotten History of India by Arun Anand uncovers lesser-known aspects of India's rich and diverse history. This audiobook provides a unique perspective on the cultural, political, and social events that have shaped the country's past, focusing on hidden narratives and unsung heroes. It's a valuable resource for listeners interested in discovering a more complete view of India's historical legacy.

Over 5,000 years, India has been home to a rich tapestry of peoples and cultures. Two of the world's great religions - Hinduism and Buddhism - have their origins in South Asia, and the lands east of the Indus River have long been a central hub for trade, migration, and cultural exchange. Today the subcontinent contains 20 percent of the world's population and is a thriving center for global business, making this region one of most significant economic powerhouses in the world.

No era is more pertinent to understanding how present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh evolved than the nearly 200 years of British rule. This colonial period was a time of deep change and transformation - for India and for the world. These 24 engrossing lectures offer you new perspectives on the history of European imperialism, on world economic history, on the features of British colonialism, and on the rich cultures of the Indian subcontinent.

The story of the forging of India, the world's largest democracy, is a rich andinspiring one. This volume, a sequel to the India's Struggle forIndependence, analyses the challenges India has faced and the successes ithas achieved in the light of its colonial legacy and century-long struggle...

India Classified - A show about the secrets of India and the truth surrounding the myths. The show explores 'Not everything is what it seems to be' and keeps a scientific intellect while doing so. Find out more about the hidden truth about customs, rituals, scientific theories, the architecture of ancient temples, and much more.

India has seen a biggest scams between 2000 to 2015. These scams have not only caused financial losses to individuals but also caused significant damage to the reputation of the country. From the 2G Spectrum Scam to the PNB Scam, these biggest frauds have taken a toll on India's economy and its citizens. The 2G Spectrum Scam is one of the most notorious Indian scams at times. It involved the illegal allocation of telecom licenses by politicians and bureaucrats for personal gain. The CWG Scam was another major scam which involved the alleged misappropriation of funds during the 2010 ...

Welcome to an extraordinary exploration of Indian history, presented as a 180-episode podcast series designed to be both engaging and enlightening! This series utilizes innovative AI tools, including Google's Notebook LM, to make the 5000-year history of India accessible and deeply meaningful for history enthusiasts and college graduates alike.Here's what you can anticipate on this exciting historical journey:Comprehensive Coverage: The series spans from prehistoric settlements (c. 7000 BCE) to contemporary India, ensuring a thorough exploration of the subcontinent's history.Spiraling Learning...

I’m the host Narada Muni, and I’m a mythological character myself! I have the gift of eternal life, and knowledge of the past, the present, and the future. I’m also the son of Brahma, the creator of the Universe. By profession, I’m a traveling musician and storyteller, so the way I’m doing my job is by podcast. In every episode, I’ll bring you Stories from India from well known Indian Mythological epics like the Ramayan and Mahabharata, to folklore including the Panchatantra, Jataka Tales, Vikram and Betaal, Akbar and Birbal, Tenali Raman, and many other regional folk tales!

Discover India like never before with "Immortal India with Amish." Hosted by bestselling author, broadcaster and former diplomat Amish, this podcast delves into India's rich culture, history, legends and its modern-day influence. With engaging stories and fresh perspectives, Amish invites listeners to explore the essence of India, the only pre-bronze age culture that is still alive. The podcast will be released in both English and Hindi. Join the journey and see India through new eyes!

The Dutch East India Company, officially the United East India Company (Dutch: Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie; VOC), was a megacorporation created in the early 17th century by a government-directed merger of many competing Dutch trade services. You might think that Amazon or Google is big, but the VOC is still thought to be the world's biggest corporation in documented history.

Second only to China in the magnitude of its economic miracle and second to none in its potential to shape the new century, India is fast undergoing one of the most momentous transformations the world has ever seen. In this dazzlingly panoramic book, Patrick French chronicles that epic change, telling human stories to explain a larger national narrative. Melding on-the-ground reports with a deep knowledge of history, French exposes the cultural foundations of India’s political, economic and social complexities.

What if I told you India once owned 30% of the global economy AND the world's philosophical imagination? We invented Zero. We gave the world Karma, Ahimsa, Yoga, Nirvana, Maths, Geometry etc. Then we fell silent for a millennium. But the Great Wheel of History is turning again. This podcast by Sarvajeet Dinesh Chandra explores the untold stories of India's first Golden Age. And the blueprint for our second. Discover forgotten inventions, untold stories, and strategic conversations that define India's comeback. Subscribe to reclaim your heritage and build the future.

India Unveiled is a podcast that delves into India’s rich tapestry of mysteries, legends, and untold stories. Hosted by award-winning podcaster, actor Rakesh Soni, it uncovers hidden secrets, fascinating narratives from history and culture. With immersive storytelling, meticulous research, and over 1.5M streams, this award winning podcast invites you to explore the extraordinary depths of India. Perfect for history buffs, mystery lovers, curious-minded, India Unveiled is your gateway to the timeless stories that define one of the world’s oldest civilization. connect IG:@...

In the 19th century, the British and Russian empires were engaged in bitter rivalry for the acquisition of Southern Asian. Although India was the ultimate prize, most of the intrigue and action took place along its northern frontier in Afghanistan, Turkestan, and Tibet. Mapping the region and gaining knowledge of the enemy were crucial to the interests of both sides.

India’s Five-Year Plans were one of the developing world’s most ambitious experiments. After nearly two centuries of colonial rule, planning the economy was meant to be independent India’s route from poverty to prosperity. Planning Democracy explores how India married liberal democracy to...

Focusing on the author’s tiger-hunting exploits, Man-Eating Tigers of India includes a detailed description of the tiger’s habits and instructions on how to organize and conduct a safe and successful hunt. This chore of putting an end to man-eating tigers seems to have been the burden of Baker. The work concludes with a riveting narrative of an actual case of hunting and eliminating a troublesome tiger.

For nearly 1,000 years, from the destruction of temples and monasteries by Muslim invaders in the 11th and 12th centuries, followed by Hinduism’s increasing power, Buddhism vanished from the country of its origin. Though hugely influential throughout Asia, the religion was forgotten in India.

A unique record of the last 17 years of the British Raj, as seen through the eyes of a young officer of the Indian Political Service. Taken from Norval Mitchell's own original memoir, written in 1975, his son, David, carefully edited the work to produce an account of a man for whom improving the lot of the masses, those quiet people of India, met with ever-increasing frustration by the "dead hand" of British and Indian bureaucracy.

Maharathi Karna is all about the brave Karna. His life was very tragic in many ways. But we know him as a symbol of strength and sacrifice.