Audrey Truschke
Professor of South Asian history at Rutgers University, Newark. Bestselling author of 'Aurangzeb: The Life and Legacy of India's Most Controversial King' and other books.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 19min
Audrey Truschke, "India: 5,000 Years of History on the Subcontinent" (Princeton UP, 2025)
Audrey Truschke, a Professor of South Asian history at Rutgers University and bestselling author, discusses the rich tapestry of India's history over 5,000 years. She illuminates the diverse cultural, political, and religious landscape, touching on everything from Hinduism and Buddhism to the rise of Hindu nationalism. Key topics include ancient migrations, the impact of the Mughal Empire, and the consequences of the 1947 Partition. Truschke's engaging narrative offers a nuanced perspective, highlighting marginalized voices and the complexities of historical narratives.
Jan 12, 2021 • 46min
EP 14: Aurangzeb with Dr. Audrey Truschke
Dr. Audrey Truschke, author of 'Aurangzeb: The Life and Legacy of India’s Most Controversial King', discusses the myth of Aurangzeb's religious policies, the integration of Hindus into the Mughal Empire, new discoveries through Sanskrit texts, contrasting views of Aurangzeb in Pakistan, and the opposition faced from Hindu nationalists.
