The History of India Podcast
Kit Patrick
A light weekly podcast covering the history of India, from 6th century B.C. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider donating to the Snehal Sidhu Memorial Fund (http://tinyurl.com/prkvwll)
Episodes
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Aug 3, 2015 • 40min
1.3 The Envy of Princes
The podcast explores the downfall of King Bimbisara, the rise of his son Ajatashatru, and two wars they face. It includes stories of sacrifice, deception, imprisonment, and revenge. It delves into the war between Magda and Cassala and Prince Ajatashatru's conquest. The chapter also touches on Buddhist tales, unusual cravings, and a call to action for charity donations.
Jul 28, 2015 • 36min
1.2 The Shrewdness of King Bimbisara
This podcast discusses the shrewdness of King Bimbisara, his strategic marriages, the power of Anga, the richness of Champa, King Bimbisara's victory and influence, and the lesson of King Anvil Vicha.
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Jul 25, 2015 • 39min
1.1 The 16 great houses of ancient India
(www.historyofindiapodcast.com) A wander through the mahajanapadas who dominated northern India during the 6th cenutury b.c. This is the world of Buddha and Mahavira.
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Jul 25, 2015 • 22min
1.0 The apology of a bumbling historian
(www.historyofindiapodcast.in) Introduction to the podcast. What we will be talking about, where, and how I'll screw it up. Includes a favourite Indian story as part compensation. Updated Feb 2018.
