Indian Empire

Who are we Indians? Where did we come from? To tell us the story of our ancestry, journalist Tony Joseph goes 65,000 years into the past–when a band of Homo sapiens first made their way from Africa into the Indian subcontinent. These were the First Indians. Citing recent DNA evidence, he traces the subsequent large migrations of modern humans into India–of a people related to early farmers of Iran who mixed with the First Indians at the latest between 5400 BCE and 3700 BCE and of the ‘Arya’ between 2000 BCE and 1500 BCE, among others.

At midnight on 15 August, 1947, India left the British Empire. This defining moment of world history had been brought about by a handful of people:Jawaharlal Nehru, the fiery Indian prime minister; Mohammed Ali Jinnah, leader of the new nation; and Louis and Edwina Mountbatten, despatched to get Britain out of India. Within hours of the midnight chimes, their dreams of freedom and democracy would turn to chaos, bloodshed and war.

A brilliantly original history of the First World War, re-tracing the footsteps of the Indian Army's 1.5 million men who in 1914-18 served about the globe from Europe to Africa, Asia and the Indian Ocean. After years of neglect, The Indian Empire at War raises the curtain on the Indian soldiers'...

Uncover the epic maritime history of a forgotten Asian empire that transformed the Indian Ocean through naval supremacy. From the fertile riverine plains of the Kaveri delta to the sprawling trade routes of Southeast Asia, experience a sweeping narrative of ambition and conquest. Perfect for...

Drawing on untapped new sources, the first global history of the Indian Expeditionary Forces in World War I While their story is almost always overlooked, the 1.5 million Indian soldiers who served the British Empire in World War I played a crucial role in the eventual Allied victory. Despite...

Immerse yourself in epic world history and ancient empires to uncover the forces that built the modern subcontinent. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or deep focus learning, this sweeping narrative transports you from the first great cities of the Indus Valley to the bustling democracies of...

A SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING FINALIST SHORTLISTED FOR THE WESTMINSTER BOOK AWARDS 'One of the best memoirs I've read in years’ SATHNAM SANGHERA ‘Beautifully written, emotional and deeply personal, yet universal … One can't help but be moved by this...

The winner of the Harvill Secker/Daily Telegraph crime writing competition Captain Sam Wyndham, former Scotland Yard detective, is a new arrival to Calcutta. Desperately seeking a fresh start after his experiences during the Great War, Wyndham has been recruited to head up a new post in the...

***THE WORLD FANTASY AWARD WINNER*** One is a vengeful princess seeking to depose her brother from his throne. The other is a priestess searching for her family. Together, they will change the fate of an empire. Imprisoned by her dictator brother, Malini spends her days in isolation in the...

This critical historical exploration shows a portrait of the British Empire at both the peak of its global reach—and the moment it began to topple. September 29, 1923. Once the Palestine Mandate officially takes effect, the British Empire—now covering a quarter of the world’s land and...

Step into the tense colonial history of a military mutiny that nearly shattered the British Empire's global dominance. As resentment against East India Company rule reached a boiling point in 1857, ordinary citizens and reluctant monarchs were thrust into a bloody, fractured uprising. Perfect...

Dive into the epic rise and bloody conquests of an ancient empire that united a violently fractured subcontinent. Whether you need an intellectually stimulating companion for your daily commute or a dramatic deep-focus listen, this sweeping historical narrative delivers. Watch ruthless kings and...

Discover the sweeping maritime history of a medieval Indian dynasty that ruled the ancient seas and global trade. Perfect for an immersive commute, this grand historical deep-dive transports you to the vibrant Kaveri delta of early South India. Witness the fierce transformation of a regional...

Uncover a millennium of turbulent Asian history as empires rise and fall in the ultimate battleground of North India. Perfect for your daily commute or travel preparation, this immersive narrative transforms ancient medieval settlements into a sprawling modern megacity. Experience the grand...

Experience the chaotic 1857 uprising, a gripping colonial history of mutiny that nearly shattered the British Empire. Whether you are powering through a morning commute or seeking an immersive escape, this tense narrative transports you straight to the battle lines of nineteenth-century India...

American Indians remain familiar as icons, yet poorly understood as historical agents. In this ambitious book that ranges across Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, and eastern California (a region known as the Great Basin), Ned Blackhawk places Native peoples squarely at the center of a dynamic and complex story as he chronicles two centuries of Indian and imperial history that profoundly shaped the American West.

Witness the dramatic rise and catastrophic collapse of a nomadic Asian dynasty that forged a spectacular Islamic empire. From brutal battlefields to glittering royal courts, experience an epic historical journey through violent conquest, cultural splendor, and imperial overstretch. Perfect for...

Witness the epic rise and dramatic fall of ancient India's first superpower through immersive historical storytelling. Perfect for an educational commute, this sweeping audio narrative transports you to a landscape of competing kingdoms, vibrant trade, and ruthless political conquest. From...

Experience the epic maritime history of a forgotten dynasty that conquered the medieval Indian Ocean's deadliest tides. Perfect for a focused learning commute, this immersive true story transports you directly into the bustling shipyards and fierce naval battlefields of South India. Feel the...

Uncover the dramatic rise and ultimate collapse of an ancient history superpower that redefined classical South Asia. Perfect for transforming your daily commute into an immersive adventure, this narrative transports you directly to the vibrant Ganges heartland. Experience the soaring triumphs...