Nayanjot Lahiri
Professor of history at Ashoka University and archaeologist specializing in ancient India; author of Searching for Ashoka and previous works on the Indus civilization and Ashoka in Ancient India.
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Nov 29, 2025 • 48min
Nayanjot Lahiri, "Searching for Ashoka: Questing for a Buddhist King from India to Thailand" (SUNY Press, 2023)
Nayanjot Lahiri, a Professor of History at Ashoka University and an expert in ancient India, dives into her book about Emperor Ashoka, revealing his intricate legacy. She discusses Ashoka's dual identities as a ruler and spiritual figure, exploring how his morality intertwined with governance. Lahiri reflects on her travels across India and Southeast Asia, illustrating how Ashoka's memory has been reinvented over time. She draws fascinating comparisons to other cultural figures like Rama, emphasizing the complex nature of historical remembrance.
Dec 6, 2024 • 1h
S10E1: Rediscovering Indus Cities, with Prof. Nayanjot Lahiri
In this engaging discussion, Nayanjot Lahiri, a professor of history at Ashoka University and expert on the Indus Civilization, reflects on her groundbreaking book, 'Finding Forgotten Cities.' She reveals the fascinating journey behind the discovery of the Indus Valley civilization and highlights the interplay between ancient and modern India. Lahiri also tackles the importance of local narratives in archaeology, critiques colonial influences on historical interpretation, and underscores the relevance of history in today's polarized politics.
