Echoes Of India: A History Podcast
IVM Podcasts
Echoes of India is the story of India like you've never heard it before. Host Anirudh Kanisetti takes you on a journey through its wonders, from the Greek art of Afghanistan to the thriving ports of Tamil Nadu. Along the way, monks debate, queens boast, and armies roar. From philosophy to politics to economics, the past comes back to life - noisy, breathing, as thriving as the Indian subcontinent is today.
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Nov 26, 2018 • 20min
Buddha Goes to Afghanistan
Explore the captivating saga of Gandharan art, shaped by the tumultuous rise and fall of ancient conquerors. The Shakas defeat the Indo-Greeks in dramatic battles, leading to a blend of cultures. Discover the intriguing relationship between Buddhism and elite politics, showcasing how faith influenced power dynamics. The podcast highlights the stunning visual culture that emerged, influencing the broader Silk Roads. Hear the tales of cultural patrons and rebirth after calamities, painting a picture of rich artistic legacy across Asia.
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Nov 19, 2018 • 22min
The Greeks Who Became Indians
Most histories of post-Vedic India start with Alexander the Great and then start with the story of North India under the Mauryas. But this story stays with Alexander's army. This episode explores the North-West of the Indian subcontinent, where South Asia meets Central Asia and West Asia - the region of Gandhara, the melting pot of the ancient world, where Indo-Greeks worshipped Greco-Indian gods. In the inaugural episode of Echoes of India, host Anirudh Kanisetti introduces us to Ancient India with a twist - hear the battles of Alexander, the debates of Buddhist monks, and a Sanskrit drama as we explore the genesis of Indian pluralism in the early centuries BCE. If you have questions for Anirudh, follow him on Twitter @AKanisetti or on Instagram @aniruddhadevaraya Notes, sources, credits and a transcript of the episode can be found at https://www.anirudhkanisetti.com/home/episode-1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 13, 2018 • 2min
Introduction
Echoes is a history podcast like no other. It's by Indians, about Indians, for Indians: A 700-year journey from the invasion of Alexander to the Gupta Empire, from the sublime Greek art of Gandhara to the pearl-white Buddhist stupas of Andhra to the thriving port cities of the Tamil land. Along the way, monks debate, queens boast, and armies roar. In Echoes, the past comes back to life - noisy, breathing, as thriving as the Indian subcontinent is today. Each week, host Anirudh Kanisetti takes you through a new aspect of the wonder that was ancient India. From politics to philosophy, culture to religion, hear the history of this land unfold every Monday, starting 19th November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
