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    Syria, Hezbollah, Pagers that blow up & fall of Bashar al-Assad government

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 30:54


    The writing on the wall was clear and the Syrian government fell. it now has a new government with Islamists of HTS in the helm. The new rulers claim to be more moderate than before but time alone shall tell how they govern and behave. This(or the latest episode in the long series of violence in middle -east) all started on October 7, 2023 with the Hamas attack on Israel border communities close to Gaza. The next high point that captured the imagination of global news media was the blasting of pagers of Hezbollah operatives. But who had thought that the Syrian government that had survived the civil war of over 14 years would lead to the fall of the government this winter. This and more on this episode. Keep listening and do offer your feedback on timeofhistories@gmail.com. Would appreciate a rating on Spotify

    October War of 2023 Continues . Israel got a state in 1948 after thousands of years in exile, but no peace even in 2024.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 42:21


    When would the Palestinians get a state and when shall the Israelis get peace? Meanwhile a new phase has begun in the ongoing yearlong War. The northern borders of Israel and the regions of southern Lebanon seem to be on the way to face for more this. Today, minutes (guess it was about 90 to 100 minutes) after Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu(Anglicized version: Benjamin Netanyahu) gave a speech at the UN General Assembly, Israeli planes struck what is considered to be Hezbollah's Head Quarters in Beirut, Lebanon. The neighborhood of Dahiya, where the building is located, is considered a Hezbollah stronghold in the capital. Once upon a time, Beirut was considered as the Paris of the Middle East. At UN, PM Netanyahu took a strong stance. “I have a message for the tyrants of Tehran: If you strike us we will strike you. There is no place in Iran that long arm of Israel cannot reach, and that is true of the entire Middle East.” He referred to Hezbollah as “a terror army perched on our northern border.” Israel has come a long way since its independence 77 years ago, but battles and wars in the long ongoing Middle-East conflict continues. But a lot has changed. Today, Israel faces a different nature of adversaries. The Palestinians meanwhile, seek a nation. Hezbollah remains the single greatest strong foe on Israel's borders. But who is behind it all, today? Many in Israel would say Iran. But its more complicated. After today's attack on Hezbollah Headquarters in Dahiya, Beirut, its still not clear whether the Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah is dead or alive. Let's cover a few more pages from history and the present. --------------------------------------------------- I look forward to any suggestions/criticism/backlash/hate mail at the email address: timesofhistories@gmail.com . Feel free to write. Keeping it under 250 words would be appreciated, indeed.

    Israel and Palestine: Gaza, Iran, Arab states and why any Resolution for Peace is far away

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 54:10


    As of posting this episode, Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader has been assassinated in Tehran, Iran on July 31, 2024. So have some top Hezbollah commanders in Lebanon and some Hamas commanders in Gaza. Last night on August 12, 2024 Israel Defense Forces(The Tzahal) went on Peak Alertness with the expectation of an Iranian attack as Iran readied its missiles and drones. As of August 13, this morning 7:47 AM in Jerusalem, this attack has not taken place. Putting into present context of our region of the subcontinent: What have been some recent major political developments in the Indian Subcontinent/South Asia: 1. Fall of Ashraf Ghani led Afghan government and the return of Taliban 2. Muizzu taking power in Maldives 3. Imran Khan being removed from power in Pakistan while Sharifs and Bhuttos(more like Zardaris) agreeing to share power under the overarching system of the military directorship(if not outright dictatorship, the military of Pak has learnt that its better to stay behind curtains and direct the throne). Let's not forget that it was Pak Military that had brought Imran Khan to power in the first place. The Pak Fauj giveth and the Pak Fauj taketh away 4. Sheikh Hasina leaving power amidst agitations/mob violence and Bangladesh Nationalist Party eyeing a return, with Bangladesh military support. The Bangladesh Military has definitely gained more political power than it was able to exercise in the last 14 years. Stability of a state, its politics and the grasp on power of its rulers is NEVER GUARANTEED. There is constant struggle with internal elements and national threats. All we can say is stability can be be very uncertain. Israel's sole goal in some ways has been to ensure a security architecture where its statehood does not come under serious threat. October 7 did not exactly threaten the statehood of Israel but it showed how easy it was to destroy the stability and order that Israel had created. After 1973 this was the single greatest event where Israel came under a surprise attack and over a 1400 Israelis died in 2 days. It was a shock to the body-mass of the state and society. And led to the current conflict in Gaza where Israel is trying to bring back the Israelis taken hostage and destroy Hamas as a military force. Many however disagree with extent of correctness of the earlier statement as Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, is in a tough spot and the events of October 7 showed that the security that he guaranteed had failed and the corruption charges are in cold freezer as long as he remains prime minister. Many of the hostage's families have also sought a change in the approach of the Israeli government What are the key issues in the Israel-Palestine Conflict that render any significant peace move impossible without compromises?

    Israel Palestine Conflict, notion of state and recognition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 68:28


    This is in continuation of the previous episode on Israel Palestine Conflict. It brings in a few more perspectives including a comparison of Israel with Pakistan and India with Palestine. In case of India, it understood the stark reality of its partition and the creation of an artificial state of Pakistan from within it along religious lines. India took the path of a secular republic, six years later Pakistan became the first Islamic Republic in the world. Republic of India recognized Pakistan on the first day of its independence on August 15, 1947. Unlike India, the leaders of Arabs of the land of Mandate of Palestine and later Palestine, did not recognize Israel when it became a reality with recognition from many states in 1948. Much later Palestine Liberation Organization(PLO) recognized Israel in 1993. While a State of Palestine exists with observer status at UNGA and recognition from a large number of states(mainly in the non-west, only recently some western states have recognized Palestine), a full fledged Palestinian state with sovereignty remains a work in progress. I look forward to any suggestions/criticism/backlash/hate mail at the email address: timesofhistories@gmail.com . Feel free to write. Keeping it under 250 words would be appreciated, indeed.

    Palestine-Israel Conflict. October 7 Attack on Israel & Gaza Conflict-destruction. Another battle in the long going Israel-Palestine conflict? [QnA]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 115:18


    After the October 7 attacks by Hamas and other groups on Israeli civilians, Israel has embarked on a series of offences that have lasted over 7 months by now. In the October 7 attacks many Israeli lives were lost. In the military actions that have followed many Gazan lives have been lost, over several times. In response International Criminal Court has sought warrants against Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Diab Ibrahim al-Masri(Deif), Ismail Haniyeh. You can read about it here: https://www.icc-cpi.int/news/statement-icc-prosecutor-karim-aa-khan-kc-applications-arrest-warrants-situation-state Recently AP published a piece on debunking of some of the claims of Hamas acts: https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-sexual-violence-zaka-ca7905bf9520b1e646f86d72cdf03244 In this long ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this seems like the latest ongoing episode. But there is more to it. NOTE: This is an informal conversation being offered to listeners with some perspectives in mind. Some of the things being said might not be fully correct but there is context to it that might not have been possible to cover/include/mention in this podcast episode. People have spent their lifetimes to understand the issue at hand and it is a contentious issue involving emotions from both sides. My attempt is to merely scratch the surface and I am sure to have failed at that. But if it helps you in getting some new views and ideas, I would have succeeded by some measure.

    Announcements: Changes, Mail your suggestions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 4:08


    Hi Hope you are enjoying this podcast and there are 68 episodes for you to go through and enjoy. There are some upcoming changes to the way we upload our podcasts. From what I understand it is expected that we make them more geared towards video/slides/animation along with the voice. I intend to adapt accordingly and am in the learning process. Meanwhile should you have any suggestions/remarks/information ...feel free to drop an email to timesofhistories@gmail.com . You may also send in your questions and recommendations and I shall have episodes where I shall answer them. I might be away and then suddenly reappear with an episode. Till then हम हैं रIही World History के फिर मलेंगे चलते चलते もうすぐ私から連絡があるかもしれません آپ جلد ہی مجھ سے سنیں گے۔ Вы скоро услышите от меня Tendrías noticias mías pronto 곧 내 소식을 듣게 될 거야 Anda akan segera mendengar kabar dari saya በቅርቡ ከእኔ ትሰማለህ

    2.25 Ancient India Part XXV: Indo Greeks(Bactrians), Indo-Scythians(Shakas), Indo-Parthians, Kushanas-Kanishka the Great

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 53:15


    Indo Greeks(Bactrians), Indo-Scythians(Shakas), Indo-Parthians, Kushanas all came and ruled parts of northern India. Kanishka the Great was the most famous among all these rulers. They accepted Indian cultures, beliefs and added it to their own. Many of their rulers are today known for their religious tolerance. In this episode we shall cover the details of the Central Asian rulers(their origins or those of the founders of their dynasty lay in Central Asia) and dynasties that ruled over parts of India in their periods of rule that roughly lay between 300 BC and 300 AD. They mainly ruled over the northern parts of Indian subcontinent and parts of central Asia. We also mention the first two Scythian rulers Maues(the name means "Tiger" in the Scythian/Saka language) and Azes(the name means "Leader" in the Scythian/Saka language). Azes won over Hippostratos, cementing Scythian rule in western India In the present of Israel-Palestine: ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict(mainly Israeli response and military acts in Gaza) after October 7, 2023 attacks many have different persepectives. This April 2024 a TED talk took place in Vancouver, Canada with Maoz(Maoz Inon) and Aziz(Aziz Abu Sarah), two peacemakers from Israel and Palestine respectively. I mentioned this as their names are similar to those of the Scythian rulers mentioned earlier. The name Maoz means "strength" in Hebrew and Aziz means "respected" in Arabic. You can watch them talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0juLRi90kRg We would appreciate you, our listeners, rating us on the platform you are listening this podcast on. Episode 24 would be added later and it shall cover the Mauryan rulers who came after Ashoka. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    Democracies and Politicians टिपण्णी (musings)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 60:58


    Democracies, Politicians and the games they play have been known since ancient times. Remember Theron from the movie 300. Many(maybe not most) politicians are like Theron pretending to be Leonidas. True test of a democracy is whether politicians can be criticised and taken down in verbal duels as any other man/woman. A true democracy is not a place where politicians(or their family) can get away with crimes. As someone once joked: ...an American who tells a Russian that the United States is so free he can stand in front of the White House and yell, ''To hell with Ronald Reagan.'' The Russian replies: ''That's nothing. I can stand in front of the Kremlin and yell, 'To hell with Ronald Reagan,' too.'' Source of the quotation: Roberts, S.V. (1987) Reagan and the Russians: The joke's on them, The New York Times. Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/1987/08/21/us/washington-talk-reagan-and-the-russians-the-joke-s-on-them.html (Last Accessed by us: 20 April 2024). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.23 Ancient India Part XXIII [MAURYAS V]: Urbanisation, Art & Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 25:11


    During the time of the Mauryan Empire in India we see the rise of Qin Shi Huangdi in China after the period of Warring States. In Europe there were the Punic Wars that Roman Empire Won. In India, Mauryan Empire saw further development of the second phase of Urbanisation that started in 6th century BC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.22 Ancient India Part XXII [MAURYAS IV]: Mauryan Empire's Economy: Manufacturing and Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 25:45


    The Mauryan Economy was much ahead of much of rest of the world. They used currency had taxation and the state took it upon itself to build roads and infrastructure. The products from India were seen in Egypt and Vietnam. All this was made possible due to the surplus agricultural wealth made possible by availability of Iron, furnaces and production of better quality Iron. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.21 Ancient India Part XXI [MAURYAS III]: Administration of Mauryan Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 28:04


    Administration of Mauryan Empire was complex. Megasthenes and Greek writers have called a it a centralised top down system. But this was probably not centralised when we use the term in the modern sense. It had 4 main administrative regions apart from the capital region. The military was well organised and there was a strong regulated bureaucracy. Senior officials were well paid. There were hierarchies but this also enabled a peaceful time for the people where agriculture, manufacturing and trade could flourish. Do leave us a rating! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.20 Ancient India Part XX: [MAURYAS II]: Ashoka the Great

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 49:09


    The story of Ashoka the Great. The Emperor of the Mauryan Empire of India. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.19 Ancient India Part IX: [MAURYAS I]: Chandragupta, Bindusara and Ashoka

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 39:07


    Among the 16 Janapadas, Magadha rose to the level of an empire. It started off as a small Janapada or a state in the southern banks of the mighty life giving Ganges river(Ganga). It had great dynasties like the Brihadratha, Haryanka(Bimbisara), Shishunaga and the Nandas. But it tasted true glory under the Mauryas, who expanded Magadhan Empire to much of modern day Indian subcontinent. Chandra Gupta, the first ruler of Mauryan dynasty, was aided to power by the great strategic thinker Vishnugupta, also known as Chankaya and Kautilya. He was succeeded by Bindusara. Bindusara's death saw a four year long struggle for power that saw Ashoka rise to power. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    Leave us a rating. That would help us a lot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 1:01


    Do leave us a rating. Rating us on Spotify would help us reach out to more listeners. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    Ancient India and Hinduism as a Civilisation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 23:42


    Hinduism has been a key identity marker, along with numerous others, of Indian Civilisation. Its more or less seen as a way of life. Its seen as old, ancient and evolving. It has numerous schools of thoughts without any rigid diktat. Different people have followed it in different ways across time and space. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    Musings on India, Dr Manmohan Singh retires and upcoming episodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 28:14


    How has India evolved? Today its in a much better economic situation where most people get food to eat and have a place to live. Back in 1991, India opted for economic liberalisation under the leadership of Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao and Finance Minster Manmohan Singh. Dr Manmohan Singh bid farewell to the Parliament and Rajya Sabha today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    Corrigendum/Correction for previous episode. Ashoka's children who were sent to Sri Lanka: Mahendra & Sanghamitra

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 0:39


    Emperor Ashoka had many children. He sent two of them to Sri Lanka to spread the message of non-violence, good governance and the message of Buddha. These were son Mahendra and daughter Sanghamitra. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    Material Progress vs Progress, in Ancient India

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 14:43


    NOTE: Errors in this episode mentioned at the bottom of the description. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have we made progress compared to those who preceded us? Are we better than them? Materially, no doubt. We have iPhones, drive EVs, fly in hours to different places on the planet. Socially? The jury isn't out, yet. So was the case for the Mauryan rulers of Magadha compared to other dynasties of Magadha. We could say similar things when we compare Magadha to the Age of Mahajanapadas, Early Vedic Age and the Indus Valley Civilisation. Don't forget to leave a rating and let us know how you gauge our podcast. Do send us your valuable feedback on timesofhistories@gmail.com Corrigendum: Ashoka's children who went to Sri Lanka to spread Buddhism were Mahendra and Sanghamitra. Mahendra was incorrectly mentioned as Rahula. In history, Rahula was the son of Siddhartha Gautam(Buddha). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.18 Ancient India Part XVIII, Alexander defeats Persians and reaches India

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 40:13


    Alexander defeats Persians and reaches India and fights the Battle of Hydaspes/Jhelum in 326 BC. He leads a campaign along India's western lands along the Indus river and the regions to its west in modern day Balochistan. This weakened western India provides the right environment for Chanakya and Chandragupta to raise armies, capture lands and taste power. They would then train their arrows on the Nandas in the next episode and create the Mauryan Empire. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.17 Ancient India Part XVII, Persian Connection: Achaemenid Empire building, Achaemenid Empire reaches Indus Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 48:38


    All about Achaemenid Empire, it rise and expansion and how they reached India, captured many kingdoms, washed their feet in the Indus river and left a mark --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.16 Ancient India Part XVI, Persian Connection: Achaemenid Empire reaches Indus Valley. Who were the Achaemenids?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 23:36


    In this episode we talk about the rise of Achaemenids and how Kourosh/Cyrus II/Cyrus the Great escapes death and is on the verge of taking power. This episode would be all about Persia but is part of the Ancient India series, as we are discussing this to understand the context in which the Achaemenids reach Indus Valley. In the next episode we shall see Cyrus the Great take power in the territories of what had been the Median Empire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    War in Indian History, India of Today and Magadh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 49:24


    War in Indian History, India of Today and Magadh and the challenges ahead. The gap between those on the field and those thinking and formulating the policy. Can it be narrowed down further? The audio content file has been replaced with added background audio. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.15 Ancient India Part XV, Magadh: "Shishunagas and the Great Nandas" (413 BC - 321 BC)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 28:46


    The second episode dedicated to Magadh/Magadha or may be even the third if we are to include one of the bonus, non-serialised, episodes. The rule of the Shishunagas, Nandas and how Vishnu Gupta(Chanakya) enabled the end of the Nandas as a payback of the humiliation he received in the Nanda court of Dhananand. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.14 Ancient India Part XIV, 16 Mahajanapadas, Rise of Magadh under Haryanka Dynasty (544 BC – 413 BC)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 49:33


    In the melee of the sixteen(16) Mahajanapadas, four(4) emerged supreme: Magadh, Avanti, Kosala, Vatsa. These four competed for pre-eminence and Magadh emerged victorious under the leadership of Haryanka dynasty. Haryanka had great kings like Bimbisara, Ajatashatru and Udayin. The Haryankas were related to Vardhaman Mahavir, the 24rth Jain Tirthankara and were patrons of Buddhism. Both Bimbisara and Ajatashatru had met Siddhartha Gautam, The Buddha, in their lifetime. Both were great military leaders and the father was perhaps better than his son, when it came to diplomacy. We shall cover it all in this episode --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    QnA Chanakya, Mauryan Military and Modern Indian Military

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 11:41


    Chanakya, Mauryas, their strategies... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.13 Ancient India Part XIII, Buddhism in 6th century BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 26:56


    The rise and spread of Buddhism in India from the Birth of Buddha to the schisms within the religion. #India #AncientIndia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.12 Ancient India Part XII, Jainism in 6th century BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 34:01


    In the intellectual melee of 6th century BC we see the rise of new ideas and beliefs. We have discussed Ajivikas in the previous episode. In this episode we shall talk about Janinism --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.11 Ancient India Part XI, Mahajanapadas, Second Urbanisation in India during 6th century BC, and Ajivikas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 62:14


    In the 6th century BC we see the consolidation of the previously existing polities called Janapadas. We now have Mahajanapadas. There were 16 such Mahajanapadas. Some were republics(Ganasanghas) and others were monarchies (Samrajya). This period saw rapid increse of agricultural output aided by iron ploughshare and canal based irrigation. This led to the second urbanisation in India (the Indus Valley Civilisation being the first urbanisation). Thus, the Mahajanapadas were proper states with centralised administration, bureaucracy, policing, taxation, sovereignty, army and a powerful King, who was aided by councils and brahmins. We also note the rise of more than 62 new schools or heterodox belief systems. There were four major schools of thought such as Ajivikism, Materialist schools(Ajita Kesakamilin and Charvaka), Buddhism and Jainism. Of these Buddhism and Jainism, still exist in India and many other countries. The rest, they either disappeared or merged into something else or morphed into something rent. We discuss Ajivikas and the materialists in this episode. Buddhism and Jainism would be covered in the next episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.10 Ancient India Part X, Kalabhras [A primer on Cholas, Imperial Cholas and the Kalabhras Part II]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 13:39


    Who were the Kalabhras? Where did they come from? We are not clear or sure about the origins of Kalabhras. Their story/history is elusive and their rule has often been compared to a dark age. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.9 Ancient India Part IX, A primer on Cholas, Imperial Cholas and the Kalabhras

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 25:08


    While Mauryas, Shungas, Kanvas and Kushanas ruled northern India one after the other over several centuries. Deccan came under the rule of the Satavahanas(Andhras) from 1st century BC to 3rd century AD. From 3rd century BC to 3rd century AD we see the rule of Cholas, Cheras and Pandyas in deep south of Indian Peninsula. But these dynasties were soon taken over by the Kalabhras, whose rule some historians have called a dark age. But soon we see a return of Cholas, Cheras and Pandyas. Were these the same or different? The new Cholas expanded and built a massive empire with many subordinate kingdoms paying obeisance. They were thus called the Imperial Cholas who ruled a vast stretch of islands and land masses in the Indian Ocean stretching from modern day Maldives to Indonesia and even reached Phillipines where a Chola prince laid the foundation of the Kingdom of Cebu (Cebu Rajahnate). While the Imperial Cholas are said to have had their heydays from 850AD to 1279 AD. In 1279, the last Chola Emperor, Rajendra Chola III, was defeated by Kulasekara Pandyan I. Chola members and successors persisted for a few more centuries. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.8 Ancient India Part VIII, Mahajanapadas, Magadh and the India of today

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 28:00


    Post the Vedic period we see the rise of Mahajapanpadas. A smaller polity neighbouring the Mahajanapadas in the east, Magadha would end up dominating a significnt land mass of India. Modern India takes many of its symbols from this Magadha. Be it the Ashokan 4 lioned capital as the national emblem or naming India's national diplomatic enclave Chanakyapuri. Modern India shares much more with Ancient India. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    Rigvedic people and agenda in history writing/making

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 26:51


    When the Aryans or a people came to India(what has been referred to as the subcontinent or Indian subcontinent), they mixed with the locals and created a composite culture. This had many of the local pre-existing element and probably some new elements. But during the British rule over India, orientalist historians presented/created/built the Aryan theory to demonstrate how they were the rightful rulers of India for, according to their words, the Aryans of India had digressed and had to be civilised by his Aryan brothers from Great Britain. This was probably an abuse of the word civilised and civilidsations. Post independence of India we see many marxist historians pitching their support for an Aryan invasion theory, later proven to be not even if not otherwise. Based on todays understanding we can say that some people probably migrated into India and added to the existing culture, this probably led to the Rigvedic civilisation. But it may not be correct to say that everything in it was foreign. Somethings might be. Many Indians such as Bal Gangadhar Tilak, author of Arctic home of the Aryans, also conceded that some peoples, groups might have come into the Indian geographical and cultural sphere and added to it. Today, in west, when a foreigner joins their culture the term used is cultural enrichment. Can't such courtesy be extended to places they once ruled? But what is the truth? Well, we would probably have a better picture in the coming days with newer innovations and scientific advancements and methods to discover the past, our pasts. Or shall we say "Pasts" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    My Musings II: My Approach to this podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 18:28


    How I feel about friends and humans and how they matter. In our podcast we do not give enough credit to individuals but rather reserve those for major actors and historical forces. That could be seen as a flaw but this is how most of the podcast episodes have been designed with a mandate to focus on the major aspects and in the process we end up discounting some others. Parsimony, some might call it. The attempt is to showcase an aspect of history of the many aspects of history and in the process we do end up showcasing one history where there are many histories. But such is the burden of your podcaster. Hope you forgive him for the flaws and appreciate the better aspects of the series. Do let me know how you feel about the episodes on timesofhistories@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    My Musings: Present as seen from Past. Does it matter? (Dedicated to my FRIENDS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 25:25


    Happiness and and being content matters a lot. Especially in our times. History reading can at times have a calming effect. I personally found reading history very relaxing during my school days. And when I came across different nations, I often wondered how it would have been for the people there. How would they have seen or judged our present? Does it really matter? If Yes, then to what extent? I woke up late today. The thoughts and memories of some of my friends engulfed my mind. So I wrote an email to one and sent messages to few others. I dedicate this episode to my friends*, the people I have had the fortune and honour of coming across in my life. They have been my most patient teachers. ~Jyoti Ranjan Pradhan *(I couldn't write to them all, but I keep them in my memories) timesofhistories@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.7 Ancient India Part VII, Corrigendum: Battle of Hydaspes involving Alexander the Great

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 1:27


    The Battle of Hydaspes took place on the southern banks of Jhelum river. The Greek world knew this river by the name of Hydaspes, hence the name of the battle. In an earlier episode of the Ancient India series, the podcaster had erroneously mentioned that this battle took place on the banks of Ravi river. This is incorrect. In its stead the river mentioned should have been Jhelum. The mistake is regretted. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.6 Ancient India Part VI Later Vedic Period and Janapadas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 44:31


    The later Vedic period saw the consolidation of Janas to Janapadas that had territory and the formation of Rashtra. We see iron being used and thus Vedic Civilisation/Culture was an Iron Age. The role of agriculture in the lives of the peolple increased and with surplus wealth and resources we see the rise of different professions and an yearning for knowledge, philosophy and sciences. The people now moved East and discovered many other tribes and groups and also more sources of Iron. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.5 Ancient India Part V, Early Vedic/Rig Vedic Civilisation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 50:52


    Rise of the Rig Vedic people and formation of early polity with Janas(tribes) in the Sapta-Sindhu region of Ancient India from 1500 BC to 1000 BC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.4 Ancient India Part IV Chalcolithic Cultures(Black and Red Ware, Ochre/Ocre Coloured Pottery); Iron Age Cultures(Painted Gray Ware, Northern Black Polished Ware) + Black Ware

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 37:44


    After the Indus valley Civilisation came to an end or disappeared slowly or morphed into something else, who/what were the cultures that were still thriving in India? These chalcolithic and iron age cultures appear to have coexisted with the IVC-Harappans and the Vedic Civilisation that would follow. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.3 Ancient India Part III (Indus Valley Civilisation: Material Culture, Economy and Artifacts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 35:35


    Indus Valley Civilisation and its inhabitants have left us many artefacts that tell us about them. These include bronze statues of the Dancing Girl and a Bull. Thus, giving it the title of a Bronze Age Civilisation. From the other remains we know what they grew, ate and wore. What kind of animals did they domesticate? They used pots and exported many items to Central Asia and Middle East. They used boats and ships. But did they use horses for inland movement? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    2.2 Ancient India Part II (Indus Valley and Harappan sites: Harappa, Rakhigarhi, Lothal, Kalibangan, Dholavira, Ganweriwala)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 25:08


    In this episode we discuss the major other Harappan sites: Harappa, Rakhigarhi, Lothal, Kalibangan, Dholavira, Ganweriwala --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    Men, War and History

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 2:51


    Men are increasingly losing their monopoly in one of the last bastions that were a preserve of men: land based warfare. While historically we have seen many great women warriors, a majority of the enlisted have usually been men. Would this change and how would men react to it? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    Rashtra राष्ट्र , our new podcast on Indian Constitution and Polity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 0:44


    We have started a new podcast on Indian Constitution and Polity. It would later cover important aspects of Indian Politics once we are done with the Constitution. After that we would focus on political science, there. This podcast would remain dedicated to World History and it is being made. On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y1UolyAPURcTsrqyekKQD On Anchor anchor.fm/Rashtra --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    Ancient India Part 1 (Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Indus Valley Civilisation)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 76:39


    The History of Ancient India from Paleolithic Age to the beginnings of Indian Valley Civilisation. Indus Valley Civilisation was a Bronze Age Civilisation and the third oldest known civilisation after Mesopotamian Civilisation and Ancient Egyptian Civilisation. It has been referred to as a Chalcolithic civilisation owing to the large number of copper artefacts found in this civilisation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    Announcement, Upcoming episodes, India: Indian History

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 2:22


    In the coming episodes we would be covering Ancient Indian History --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    Korea 3: Three Kingdoms: Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 26:00


    The three kingdoms of Goguryeo(Koguryo), Baekje(Paekche) and Silla(Shilla) dominated the Korean peninsula from 1st century BCE to 7th century CE. Silla lasted till 9th century. They fought among themselves for domination, self preservation and sometimes to settle old feuds. The ruling dynasties of China often played a key role and Japan was never far. BCE BC CE AD Do support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WorldHistoryOG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    Message/Musings and Greetings on the arrival of the Monsoon winds.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 5:00


    3 more episodes in July --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history0/message

    Happy Diwali

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 0:16


    Diwali represents the homecoming of Prince Rama after he has defeated Ravana. It's a festival that marks the victory of good over evil. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/history0/message

    Korea 2: Ancients - GoJoseon, Jin, Samhan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 22:33


    The history of GoJoseon the first major state, albeit prehistoric. But it was a bronze age(around 1000 BCE) society. It had to contend with the Chinese and the Jin confederation to their south. The Jin might have come up late to the scene in 4rth century BCE but were the predecessor to the Samhan of 1st century BCE. The Wi Man Joseon(the last of the three GoJoseon) had to contend with Samhan and China. They were ultimately defeated by the Wu Emperor from Han dynasty of China. The GoJoseon was replaced by 4 Chinese commanderies. Within the Samhan, some polities were more adept and thus became powerful. By the 4rth century CE/AD we note the rise of the Three kingdoms: GoGuryeo, Baekche, Silla. NOTE: The Han dynasty of China is something totally different from the "han" in Samhan. Do support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WorldHistoryOG --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/history0/message

    Korea 1: Dangun or The Myth of Dangun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 19:55


    Dangun was the legendary if not the mythical founder king of Korea. The son of Hwanung from heaven and Ungnyeo who was a female bear before, Dangun remains a common revered aspect of Korean heritage, culture and Nation. To support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WorldHistoryOG --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/history0/message

    Coming Soon: This Saturday - Part 1 of History of Korea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 0:18


    This Saturday the first part of History of Korea would be published. Hope you enjoy it. If you have any suggestions or questions please do mail the same to timesofhistories@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/history0/message

    Korea: a Brief Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 31:20


    A brief opener on Korea. The history and politics of Korea would be briefly touched upon. This would set the stage for the next three episodes on Korea. Do support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WorldHistoryOG --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/history0/message

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