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1.4 The treasure of low-born kings

The History of India Podcast

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Succession of Rulers in Ancient India

This chapter explores the succession of rulers in ancient India, focusing on the kingdoms of Champa and Magadha. It discusses how power was transferred from father to son through violent means, and how the changing rulers impacted the stability and discontent among the people. It also highlights the challenges of identifying specific kings in ancient Indian history due to variations in names and contradictory sources.

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