Podcasts about Mughal

Geoff and Rory are joined by renowned writer, film-maker and Mughal historian, Sam Dalrymple, for a fascinating and storied episode on the history of Elveden Hall in Suffolk.Once the English home of the last ruler of the Sikh Empire - Sir Duleep Singh, Maharajah of Punjab - and now the seat of the Guinness family, Earls of Iveagh, Elveden is a resplendent Mughal palace (complete with scalloped arches, lotus-bud capitals, drop-traceried arcading, and a four-storey Marble Hall reminiscent of the Court of Lahore)... all encased within a Victorian Italianate shell.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Mysteries of Humayun's Tomb: Journey to Confidence and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-06-01-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गर्मियों की शुरुआत में एक सजीव शनिवार की सुबह थी।En: It was a lively Saturday morning at the start of summer.Hi: सूरज की रोशनी धीरे-धीरे हुमायूँ के मकबरे के लाल पत्थरों पर चमक रही थी।En: The sunlight was slowly shining on the red stones of Humayun's Tomb.Hi: मुगल वास्तुकला का अद्वितीय नमूना, यह मकबरा अपने बगीचों और भव्य गुंबद के लिए प्रसिद्ध था।En: A unique example of Mughal architecture, this tomb was famous for its gardens and grand dome.Hi: छात्रों का एक समूह अपने अध्यापक के साथ इस ऐतिहासिक स्थल पर अध्ययन यात्रा के लिए आया था।En: A group of students had come to this historic site for a study tour with their teacher.Hi: अनया इस ग्रुप का हिस्सा थी।En: Anaya was part of this group.Hi: वह एक जिज्ञासु और अवलोकनीय छात्रा थी जो अक्सर दूसरी छात्रों की उपस्थिति में खुद को दबा हुआ महसूस करती थी।En: She was a curious and observant student who often felt overshadowed by other students.Hi: उसके साथी, रोहन, आत्मविश्वासी और मिलनसार था, जबकि मीरा, शर्मीली लेकिन समझदार थी।En: Her companion, Rohan, was confident and sociable, while Meera was shy but sensible.Hi: अनया का मन कुछ नया खोजने की चाह में था, एक ऐसा तथ्य जो किसी और को न दिखे, ताकि उसे भी क्लास में प्रशंसा मिले।En: Anaya had a desire to discover something new, a fact that no one else could see, so she could also receive praise in the class.Hi: लेकिन हर बार रोहन सबकी नज़रों में आ जाता था।En: But every time, Rohan managed to attract everyone's attention.Hi: जब रोहन हुमायूँ के मकबरे के बारे में गाइड से प्रश्न पूछता, सभी उसकी ओर खिंच जाते।En: When Rohan asked the guide questions about Humayun's Tomb, everyone was drawn to him.Hi: दूसरी ओर, मीरा हमेशा शांत रहती थी, कभी भी अपनी राय व्यक्त नहीं करती थी।En: On the other hand, Meera always remained calm and never expressed her opinions.Hi: अनया ने सोचा, "अगर मैं मकबरे के कम प्रचलित हिस्से की खोज करूँ, तो शायद मैं कुछ अनोखा खोज सकती हूँ।"En: Anaya thought, "If I explore the less popular parts of the tomb, maybe I can discover something unique."Hi: उसने मीरा से साथ चलने के लिए कहा।En: She asked Meera to accompany her.Hi: मीरा यह सुनकर थोड़ा घबरा गई, फिर भी उसने हामी भर दी।En: Meera was a bit nervous hearing this, but she agreed nonetheless.Hi: दोनों धीरे-धीरे मकबरे के उन हिस्सों की ओर बढ़ीं जहाँ अक्सर लोग कम ही जाते थे।En: Both slowly moved toward parts of the tomb where people rarely went.Hi: चलते-चलते, अनया ने एक खुदाई का चिन्ह देखा जो दूसरों की नजर से अक्सर छुपा रहता था।En: As they walked, Anaya spotted a sign of excavation that often went unnoticed by others.Hi: मीरा ने ध्यान से उसे देखा और कहा, "ये तो खास शैली में बना है। जैसे कि ये अलग से ही कुछ कहानी कहता हो।"En: Meera looked at it carefully and said, "This is made in a special style, as if it tells a story of its own."Hi: दोनों ने इस पर और चर्चा की, और उन्होंने महसूस किया कि यह एक अनूठा वास्तुकला का तत्व था, जो हुमायूँ के समय की अलग आस्थाओं और स्थापत्य कला का परिचायक था।En: Both discussed it further and realized that it was a unique architectural element, indicative of the diverse beliefs and architectural art of Humayun's era.Hi: अपने अध्यापक और साथियों के सामने उन्होंने अपने खोज को प्रस्तुत किया।En: They presented their discovery in front of their teacher and classmates.Hi: सभी ने उसका ध्यानपूर्वक सुना और सराहा।En: Everyone listened intently and appreciated it.Hi: अनया ने महसूस किया कि उसका भरोसा बढ़ रहा है।En: Anaya felt her confidence growing.Hi: सभी ने मीरा की भी सराहना की, जिसे अब तक कोई ज्यादा जानता नहीं था, पर उसकी अद्वितीय दृष्टि ने बड़ा योगदान दिया था।En: Everyone also praised Meera, who was not well-known until now, but her unique perspective made a significant contribution.Hi: अनया को यह सीख मिली कि विश्वास केवल अपनी उपलब्धियों से नहीं, बल्किअपने दोस्तों के सहयोग से बनता है।En: Anaya learned that trust is built not only from her achievements but also from the support of her friends.Hi: उसने मीरा को अपनी टीम में पाकर खुद को भाग्यशाली समझा।En: She felt fortunate to have Meera in her team.Hi: उसकी नजर में मीरा अब बस साथी नहीं, एक मित्र बन गई थी।En: In her eyes, Meera was now not just a companion but a friend.Hi: यह नया विश्वास उसके चेहरे की मुस्कान में झलकता था।En: This new confidence was reflected in her smile.Hi: और इस तरह, हुमायूँ के मकबरे की यह यात्रा अनया और मीरा के लिए एक नई शुरुआत बनी।En: And thus, the visit to Humayun's Tomb became a new beginning for Anaya and Meera.Hi: दोनों ने मिलकर एक अनोखी खोज की, जिससे अनया को आत्मविश्वास मिला और मीरा को एक सच्ची दोस्ती।En: Together, they made a unique discovery, which gave Anaya confidence and Meera a true friendship. Vocabulary Words:lively: सजीवshining: चमक रहीunique: अद्वितीयarchitecture: वास्तुकलाgrand: भव्यdome: गुंबदhistoric: ऐतिहासिकcurious: जिज्ञासुobservant: अवलोकनीयovershadowed: दबा हुआcompanion: साथीconfident: आत्मविश्वासीsociable: मिलनसारsensible: समझदारpraise: प्रशंसाattract: खिंच जातेcalm: शांतopinions: रायexplore: खोजrarely: कम हीexcavation: खुदाईnotice: नजरindicative: परिचायकbeliefs: आस्थाओंreflect: झलकताfortunate: भाग्यशालीperspective: दृष्टिsupport: सहयोगaccomplishments: उपलब्धियोंnew beginning: नई शुरुआत

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unlocking the Secrets of Humayun's Tomb: A Guide's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-05-21-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: नई दिल्ली का वसंत उफान पर था।En: Springtime in Nayi Dilli was in full bloom.Hi: हरियाली के बीच में खड़ी हुमायूँ का मकबरा अपने शाही अंदाज में चमक रहा था।En: Standing amidst the greenery, Humayun ka Maqbara was shining in its royal splendor.Hi: सूरज की हल्की किरणें मकबरे की दीवारों पर पढ़ रही थीं।En: The soft rays of the sun were falling on the tomb's walls.Hi: आकाश साफ और नीला था।En: The sky was clear and blue.Hi: इस सुहाने मौसम में, अरुण अपने समूह के साथ खड़ा था।En: In this pleasant weather, Arun was standing with his group.Hi: वह एक उत्साही गाइड था।En: He was an enthusiastic guide.Hi: उसके साथ थे पर्यटक प्रिय और मनीष।En: With him were tourists Priya and Manish.Hi: अधिकतर पर्यटक सेल्फी लेने में व्यस्त थे, लेकिन अरुण का उत्साह गजब का था।En: Most of the tourists were busy taking selfies, but Arun's enthusiasm was remarkable.Hi: उसे अपनी धरोहर से गहरा लगाव था।En: He had a deep connection with his heritage.Hi: "दोस्तों, हुमायूँ का मकबरा एक अनोखा स्थान है," उसने समूह से कहा।En: "Friends, Humayun's tomb is a unique place," he told the group.Hi: "यह मुगल वास्तुकला का अद्भुत नमूना है।En: "It is a wonderful example of Mughal architecture."Hi: " प्रिय और मनीष उसकी बातें अनमनेपन से सुन रहे थे, जैसे केवल खानापूर्ति कर रहे हों।En: Priya and Manish were listening to him indifferently, as if they were just going through the motions.Hi: अरुण ने सोचा कि कुछ बदलाव करना चाहिए।En: Arun thought something needed to change.Hi: उसने उन्हें शामिल करने के लिए एक खेल का आयोजन किया।En: He organized a game to engage them.Hi: "क्यों न हम एक छोटा इतिहास प्रश्नोत्तरी करें?En: "Why don't we have a little history quiz?"Hi: " उसने कहा।En: he suggested.Hi: "सही उत्तर देने पर आपको विशेष कहानियाँ सुनने को मिलेंगी।En: "The correct answer will get you to hear special stories."Hi: "वातावरण में थोड़ी जान आई।En: The atmosphere livened up a bit.Hi: प्रिय और मनीष ने रुचि दिखानी शुरू की।En: Priya and Manish began to show interest.Hi: लेकिन तभी मनीष ने एक कठिन प्रश्न दाग दिया।En: But then, Manish threw a hard question.Hi: "वह अनोखा पत्थर मकबरे के भीतर क्यों रखा गया है?En: "Why is that unique stone placed inside the tomb?"Hi: " उसने व्यंग्यात्मक ढंग से पूछा।En: he asked sarcastically.Hi: अरुण के चेहरे पर मुस्कान आई।En: A smile appeared on Arun's face.Hi: "आपने अच्छी बात पूछी," अरुण ने कहा और उन्हें मकबरे के भीतर ले गया।En: "You've asked a good question," Arun said and took them inside the tomb.Hi: वहाँ एक खास जगह पर नगीने से जड़ा पत्थर रखा था।En: There, a stone embedded with jewels was placed in a special spot.Hi: "यह माला पत्थर इस जगह की जादूगर कथा से जुड़ा है।En: "This jewel-studded stone is linked to a magical tale of this place.Hi: कहते हैं कि इसे छूने से मनोकामना पूर्ण होती है।En: It's said that touching it grants one's wishes."Hi: "उसकी कहाणी से सब मोहित हो गए।En: Everyone was captivated by his story.Hi: पर्यटकों ने तस्वीरें खींचीं, लेकिन अब उनकी दिलचस्पी कहानी में भी थी।En: The tourists took photos, but now they were also interested in the story.Hi: अंत में, सभी मचल से भरे और इतिहास की सराहना करते हुए वापिस लौट गए।En: In the end, everyone returned with a lively spirit and an appreciation for history.Hi: अरुण ने देखा कि उसके प्रयास ने कमाल कर दिखाया।En: Arun realized that his efforts had worked wonders.Hi: वह समझ गया कि संवाद की कुशलता से सभी के दिलों को छू सकते हैं।En: He understood that the skillful use of dialogue could touch everyone's hearts.Hi: उसने निर्णय किया कि आगे आने वाले सभी समूहों को भी वह ऐसे ही प्रेरित करेगा।En: He decided that he would inspire all future groups in the same way.Hi: इस प्रकार, उसने न केवल पर्यटकों को इतिहास से जोड़ने का काम किया बल्कि अपने करियर में आगे बढ़ने का एक नया रास्ता भी खोज लिया।En: Thus, he not only connected the tourists with history but also found a new path to advance in his career. Vocabulary Words:bloom: उफानmajestic: शाहीsplendor: अंदाजrays: किरणेंindifferently: अनमनेपनmotivated: उत्साहीengage: शामिलquiz: प्रश्नोत्तरीsarcastically: व्यंग्यात्मकcaptivated: मोहितheritage: धरोहरremarkable: गजबexample: नमूनाmotions: खानापूर्तिatmosphere: वातावरणunique: अनोखाembedded: जड़ाmagical: जादूगरwishes: मनोकामनाlively: मचलinspired: प्रेरितdialogue: संवादadvance: आगेappreciation: सराहनाefforts: प्रयासdestination: स्थानpath: रास्ताguide: गाइडjewels: नगीनेphotographs: तस्वीरें

Welcome to Season 4 of Travel Stories with Moush everyone!  In this inspiring episode, we're joined by travel visionary Haitham Mattar - a pioneer in tourism leadership and the CEO of IHG Hotels (Middle East, Africa and West Asia). From shaping Ras Al Khaimah into an adventure hub to transforming Saudi Arabia's tourism story, Haitham shares powerful insights, incredible travel stories, and a peek into his new book "Pots, Pans, and Five-Year Plans."Destination Highlights:Saudi Arabia, Red Sea Cruise Experience – Haitham joined the first-ever cruise ship to sail in the Red Sea post-pandemic. He visited untouched islands like Sindalah, witnessed crystal-clear waters and vibrant corals and cruised past the Wadi ad-Disah, believed to be where Moses split the sea.           He also believes that Saudi Arabia is a tourism powerhouse in the making.AlUla, Saudi Arabia - A “living museum” with tombs carved into mountains, echoing the Nabataean civilization. According to Haitham, it's a stargazing paradise and one of the most peaceful, spiritual places on earth.Petra, Jordan – A must-visit destination.Lebanon –  He celebrates the ancient city of Byblos, which is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and loves the buzz of Beirut, with its diversity, gastronomy and the unique way expats adopt Lebanese culture. The rich history, stunning Mediterranean coastline and enduring charm of Lebanese villages is what makes the country even more special.Oman – An underrated gem according to Haitham. He believes that Oman has major untapped potential in sustainable and adventure tourism.Island of Palau – A sustainability model and a standout example of tourist accountability and community-first tourism.Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman - A hidden gem offering tranquility, indulgent spa experiences, and adrenaline sports like paragliding.         https://www.sixsenses.com/en/hotels-resorts/middle-east-africa/oman/zighy-bay/Agra, India – Haitham is deeply moved by the Taj Mahal and the profound story of love behind it. He also highlights the Agra Fort as an underrated gem, rich in Mughal architecture and history.Six Senses Barawara, Rajasthan, India – A place where he would like to keep going back to and one that holds a very special place in his heart.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             https://www.sixsenses.com/en/hotels-resorts/asia-the-pacific/india/fort-barwara/Connect with Haitham at:haitham.mattar@ihg.comThank you everyone for tuning in today. I hope our conversations have fueled your wanderlust and inspired you to explore the world in new and exciting ways. Please don't forget to hit that subscribe button on your favorite podcasting channel to keep up with our latest episodes. I would love to know what you think…what kind of travel stories and guests you would like me to cover. So, please do leave a comment, a rating or a review. Do follow me on Instagram and find out who's joining me next week. I'm at @moushtravels. You can also find all the episodes and destinations mentioned by all the guests on my website www.moushtravels.com as well as on the episode show notes. Thanks for listening and until next time safe travels and keep adventuring.  "Want a spotlight on our show? Visit https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/moushtravels and align your brand with our audience."Connect with me on the following:Instagram @moushtravelsFacebook @travelstorieswithmoushLinkedIn @Moushumi BhuyanYou Tube @travelstorieswithmoush

Veer Chattrasal, the lion of Bundelkhand, who carved out an independent kingdom during the Mughal rule, against all odds. A truly great warrior after whom Chattarpur in MP is named.

Geen Nederlands politicus steeg zo jong zo hoog en stortte na 19 jaar op de toppen van de macht in Europa zo diep de afgrond in. Het is het verhaal - en een indrukwekkende tentoonstelling in Dordrecht - van een politiek leven in tijden van mercantiele macht wereldwijd en expansie over heel de aardbol. Van een leven in tijden van ongekende weelde en culturele bloei. Ook een leven van intellectuele brille en vriendschappen en een verhaal van een grote liefde. Een leven dat gruwelijk eindigt. In een staatsgreep, moord en een wanhopige oorlog tegen de grootmachten van Europa. Jaap Jansen en PG Kroeger duiken in deze vijfhonderdste editie van Betrouwbare Bronnen in het leven en werk en de mens Johan de Witt (1625 - 1672). In dit verhaal komen alle thema's samen die deze podcast sinds het begin in 2018 kenmerken. Van Habsburg tot Lubbers. Van Rutte tot India. Van Kissinger tot West-Afrika, innovatie, wetenschap, kunsten, Machiavelli, de Oranjes en krachtige vrouwen. Gast is kenner en romancier over Johan de Wit, Jean-Marc van Tol, zonder wie er bovendien geen Fokke & Sukke zouden zijn. We duiken in vragen als 'Had De Witt humor?' 'Haatte hij de Oranjes heus zo erg?' 'Wat was zijn geheim als wiskundig genie?' ***Deze aflevering is mede mogelijk gemaakt met donaties van luisteraars die we hiervoor hartelijk danken. Word ook vriend van de show! Vrienden kunnen meedingen naar een van de vijf door Uitgeverij Catullus beschikbaar gestelde exemplaren van Vrouwen rondom Johan de Witt met een exclusieve tekening door Jean-Marc!Heb je belangstelling om in onze podcast te adverteren of ons te sponsoren? Zend een mailtje naar adverteren@dagennacht.nl en wij zoeken contact.Op sommige podcast-apps kun je niet alles lezen. De complete tekst plus linkjes en een overzicht van al onze eerdere afleveringen vind je hier***Johan de Witts jeugd was die van een razend slimme scholier in Dordrecht; een bemiddelde jongen die op 'Grand Tour' kon gaan. Plots werd hij politicus in een diepe politieke crisis. Hijzelf en zijn omgeving ontdekten toen zijn uitzonderlijk talent voor 'persuasie'. Doordacht, bijna wiskundig-rationeel argumenteren en overtuigen.De Witt bleek een volleerd polderaar, een subliem onderhandelaar, scherp rekenaar met macht, geld, timing en daadkracht. Verrassend modern ook zijn bewuste soberheid en scherp oog voor integriteit. Er zit veel Mark Rutte in hem en minstens zoveel Ruud Lubbers.Hij saneerde krachtdadig en uitermate effectief de begrotingschaos van de Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden. Zijn wiskundig vernuft bleek onmisbaar. Zijn visionaire investeringen in wetenschap, innovatie en kunsten vormden het fundament voor zijn 'nationaal groeifonds' waarmee hij over jaren kon investeren in de meest geavanceerde, technologisch up to date zeemacht. Zijn admiraal Michiel de Ruyter konden rekenen op het allerbeste van hightech der marine. De Witt was geen dorknoper. Hij ging met een leuke Nassau-prinses naar de kermis en genoot met volle teugen. Roddels gonsden over het Binnenhof. Hij speelde viola da gamba en was een gangmaker op feesten en partijen. Maar zijn echte passies waren zijn innig geliefde Wendela Bicker, mathematische raadsels en regeren. Vanuit een klein ambtelijk vertrek in het gebouw waar in onze tijd de Eerste Kamer zit, leidde hij met enkele klerken het Republikeins bewind dynamisch en met korte lijnen. Met zijn netwerk van 'de vrunden' regeerde hij de Staten van Holland, de Staten-Generaal, de hele Republiek, maar ook over de machtsverhoudingen in Europa en de wereldwijde koloniale handelsimperia. Onder zijn bondgenoten zelfs de sultan in Istanboel en de Mughal heersers van India.Twee mensen met een groot machtsinstinct en grote allure als vorsten waren cruciaal voor zijn succes. En voor zijn ondergang. Oranje-weduwe Amalia van Solms koos - in het belang van haar strategie voor de dynastie - voor een alliantie met Johan de Witt, tegen de manipulaties van het Britse hof. De jonge koning Lodewijk de Veertiende van Frankrijk vleide 'mon bon ami et allié conféderé', maar kreeg allengs schoon genoeg van De Witts gedurige triomfen in het verdeel- en heersspel van de grootmachten. Lodewijk bleek een machiavellist waar zelfs De Witt door overrompeld werd. 'L'état c'est moi' hield een gewetenloosheid en strategische visie in die hij zich vermoedelijk niet kon voorstellen.Johans geopolitieke visie en zijn hondsbrutale militaire acties joegen de vijanden in Londen en Versailles in elkaars armen. Ineens trokken ze samen op tegen de mercantiele en koloniale oppermacht van dat kleine, overmoedige staatje aan de Noordzee. De Witt moest een kopje kleiner gemaakt. Hun oorlog mikte erop dat Frankrijk België, Brabant en Limburg zou kapen, Duitse vorsten het Oosten en Noorden van de Republiek en de Britten Holland en Zeeland als vazalstaatje onder Oranje bewind. Paniek brak los. Het volk was redeloos, het land reddeloos en de regering radeloos.De Witt verloor de greep op de Haagse politiek. De Oranje-factie greep de macht, hitste het volk op en liet Johan en zijn broer Cornelis in 1672 gruwelijk vermoorden.De jonge prins Willem III – als ‘Kind van Staat' opgevoed onder leiding van Johan - won de oorlog met veel geluk en vernuft. Kissinger was niet voor niks zo'n bewonderaar van Willem III. Zijn triomf in 'the Glorious Revolution' van 1688-89 - een soort anti-Brexit! - was postuum ook die van De Witt en zijn grootmoeder Amalia.400 haar geleden is Johan de Witt geboren. Met Jean-Marc van Tol belichten Jaap en PG vele nieuwe aspecten van zijn leven en werk. Zijn ruim 25.000 brieven die nu worden ontsloten, de documenten en kunstwerken in de grote expositie en de psychologische inzichten dankzij Van Tols romans maken het beeld van zo'n turbulent en rijk leven fris en vernieuwd. De Witt is weer helemaal van nu.***Verder lezenJohan de Witt en EngelandJohan de Witt en FrankrijkJohan de Witt en het RampjaarVrouwen rondom Johan de WittMuschBuatNog meer van Jean-Marc van Tol***Verder kijkenLezing Jean-Marc van Tol over Buat***Verder luisterenDe Witt en leiders na hem461 - Ruud Lubbers zag het een slag anders193 - Kabinetsformatie 2021: Mark Rutte en de slijtage van zijn leiderschap (oa over De Witt en Oldenbarnevelt)De Witt en zijn tijd472 - Winterboekeneditie - Premiers, Leiderschap, Macht441 - Extra zomeraflevering: boekenspecial! (oa over de Bickers)08 - Paul Rem over Willem III, de Britten en Het Loo387 - Niets is zó politiek als opera - 100 jaar Maria Callas (oa over Lodewijk XIV, balletdanser)284 - Quatorze Juillet: komt onder Macron een einde aan De Gaulles Vijfde Republiek? (over Franse heersers)311 - De wereld volgens Simon Sebag Montefiore (oa over Minette)49 - De koningen van Hispanje die wij altijd hebben geëerd158 - Aan zee is een land nooit klein: EU-voorzitter Portugal (oa: de relatie van Portugal met de Republiek)313 - Zweden, land met een roemruchte geschiedenis (rivaal van de Republiek)262 - Waarom India - ook voor Nederland - steeds belangrijker wordt (bondgenoot van de Republiek)48 - Adam Smith en De Welvaart van LandenDe Witt en zijn actualiteit200 - De Heerser: Machiavelli's lessen zijn nog altijd actueel359 - Nederland en de slavernij, 150 jaar na de afschaffing312 - Schurend verleden - over cancelculture, politiek en geschiedenis300 - Ethische politiek: het bijzondere Nederland met zijn 'moreel hoogstaande opvattingen'350 - 100 jaar Henry Kissinger***Tijdlijn00:00:00 – Deel 100:42:27 – Deel 201:39:09 – Deel 301:57:31 – Einde Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TINKER, TAILOR, SAILOR, SPY:  2/4: The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy Hardcover – April 2, 2024 by  Sean Kingsley  (Author), Rex Cowan  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-King-Strange-Adventures-Golden/dp/1639365958/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Henry Avery of Devon pillaged a fortune from a Mughal ship off the coast of India and then vanished into thin air—and into legend. More ballads, plays, biographies and books were written about Avery's adventures than any other pirate. His contemporaries crowned him "the pirate king" for pulling off the richest heist in pirate history and escaping with his head intact (unlike Blackbeard and his infamous Flying Gang). Avery was now the most wanted criminal on earth. To the authorities, Avery was the enemy of all mankind. To the people he was a hero. Rumors swirled about his disappearance. The only certainty is that Henry Avery became a ghost. 1700 WINDSOR

TINKER, TAILOR, SAILOR, SPY:  3/4: The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy Hardcover – April 2, 2024 by  Sean Kingsley  (Author), Rex Cowan  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-King-Strange-Adventures-Golden/dp/1639365958/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Henry Avery of Devon pillaged a fortune from a Mughal ship off the coast of India and then vanished into thin air—and into legend. More ballads, plays, biographies and books were written about Avery's adventures than any other pirate. His contemporaries crowned him "the pirate king" for pulling off the richest heist in pirate history and escaping with his head intact (unlike Blackbeard and his infamous Flying Gang). Avery was now the most wanted criminal on earth. To the authorities, Avery was the enemy of all mankind. To the people he was a hero. Rumors swirled about his disappearance. The only certainty is that Henry Avery became a ghost. 1659

TINKER, TAILOR, SAILOR, SPY:   4/4: The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy Hardcover – April 2, 2024 by  Sean Kingsley  (Author), Rex Cowan  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-King-Strange-Adventures-Golden/dp/1639365958/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Henry Avery of Devon pillaged a fortune from a Mughal ship off the coast of India and then vanished into thin air—and into legend. More ballads, plays, biographies and books were written about Avery's adventures than any other pirate. His contemporaries crowned him "the pirate king" for pulling off the richest heist in pirate history and escaping with his head intact (unlike Blackbeard and his infamous Flying Gang). Avery was now the most wanted criminal on earth. To the authorities, Avery was the enemy of all mankind. To the people he was a hero. Rumors swirled about his disappearance. The only certainty is that Henry Avery became a ghost. 1706 MAURITIUS

TINKER, TAILOR, SAILOR, SPY:  1/4: The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy Hardcover – April 2, 2024 by  Sean Kingsley  (Author), Rex Cowan  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-King-Strange-Adventures-Golden/dp/1639365958/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Henry Avery of Devon pillaged a fortune from a Mughal ship off the coast of India and then vanished into thin air—and into legend. More ballads, plays, biographies and books were written about Avery's adventures than any other pirate. His contemporaries crowned him "the pirate king" for pulling off the richest heist in pirate history and escaping with his head intact (unlike Blackbeard and his infamous Flying Gang). Avery was now the most wanted criminal on earth. To the authorities, Avery was the enemy of all mankind. To the people he was a hero. Rumors swirled about his disappearance. The only certainty is that Henry Avery became a ghost. 1709

Babur, a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan, had established a power base in Kabul but the victory at Panipat gave him control of Delhi and Agra, allowing him to establish the foundations of what would become the Mughal Empire in ...

In this episode, we delve into the dramatic fall of Bahadur Shah II, the last Mughal emperor. Discover how the 1857 Revolt sealed his fate, leading to his deposition and exile to Rangoon. We explore the end of a dynasty that once ruled vast territories, marking the twilight of Mughal power and the dawn of British dominance in India. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "10-11".

This Ramadan, support an alternative Muslim media platform rooted in faith, thought, and enlightened activism. Your donation is an investment in Sadaqah Jariyah, bringing you rewards that will last long after this life. Become a monthly member today and be part of The Thinking Muslim's sacred mission. Become a member here:https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipOr give your one-off donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/donateIt was the great Mughal emperor Jahanghir who said about Kashmir, Gar firdaus, ruhe zamin ast, hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin ast - If there is a paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here. For 76 years, this beautiful land and its wonderful people have been under Indian occupation. In 1947, upon partition, the original settlement between the principalities and the Indian government was to create an autonomous region, where the vastly Muslim population would govern themselves under Indian sovereignty. Over the successive decades and governments, this agreement has been eroded and today Kashmir is one of the most heavily militarised places in the world.Yet we do not talk enough about Kashmir and the plight of its Muslims. To set the record straight I am honoured to have on the show Dr Muzammil Thakkur who is the President of World Kashmir Freedom Movement. You can find Dr Thakkur here:X: https://x.com/M_A_ThakurAlso, for the past 16 months, we all know how difficult it has been for food and essential supplies to reach the beleaguered people of Gaza. This, Insha'Allah, is changing. We have partnered with a charity, Baitulmaal, because now, more than ever, there is a need not only in Gaza but also in Turkish controlled Northern Syria and in all the places we routinely talk about in this program where our ummah is subject to abject poverty. We have chosen this charity because Baitulmaal is a non-profit with people on the ground who organize well-thought-out projects and serve the most needy.To donate to their Critical Aid campaign, please visit the link on our screen now and in the description. To donate to Baitulmaal's Critical Aid campaign, please visit: http://btml.us/thinkingmuslim - Please do remember that charity never reduces our risk and gives Barakah to our wealth. Let me remind all viewers that to help us continue to engage critical thought at this time, Please consider becoming a Member: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipYou can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/DonateListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comPurchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:Squarespace Membership: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipTwitter: https://twitter.com/thinking_muslimFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialHost: https://twitter.com/jalalaynHost IG: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Website Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry's Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Raman Kirpal, and Anand Vardhan are joined by Dr Sumeet Mhaskar, professor of sociology at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, and Ajoy Bose, veteran journalist and author of Behenji: The Rise and Fall of Mayawati.The panel first discusses the controversy triggered by Samajwadi Party legislator Abu Azmi's remarks on Aurangzeb while addressing the Mughal emperor's portrayal in the film Chhava.Sumeet provides historical context to the interpretation of Aurangzeb and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's legacies in Maharashtra. Explaining how they are shaped by competing narratives, he says: “Much more communalised interpretation is projected through movies, history textbooks, and plays”. The return of Aurangzeb to headlines shows that we are using the present to judge the past, rather than letting history inform our present, he notes.Commenting on Aurangzeb's legacy, Manisha adds, “When you look at the Mughals, I would say Aurangzeb was the worst of them...He's an odd hill to die on, especially for current politicians.”The panel then analyses the “political decline” of Mayawati, and her decision to suspend nephew Akash Anand from the Bahujan Samaj Party.Ajoy terms the suspension as a “significant moment”. Commenting on Mayawati's “disruptive” thinking, he says: “If Kanshiram was the strategic genius who thought of using Dalits to become a political force, Mayawati was the person who delivered”. On where things went wrong for Mayawati, he remarks, “She got quite distracted by her prime ministerial dream being thrashed and made fundamental mistakes in handling the social alliance which brought her to power.”As Abhinandan and Sumeet point to BSP's cadre being the strength of the party, Anand underlines Mayawati's “lack of political agility” as one of the reasons for BSP's decline. This and a lot more. Tune in!We have a page for subscribers to send letters to our shows. If you want to write to Hafta, click here. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Contribute to our latest NL Sena here.Timecodes00:00:00 – Introductions and announcements00:03:09 – Headlines 00:03:09 – Was history always controversial?00:17:24 – Aurangzeb's return to headlines 00:53:19 – Mayawati and the future of BSP01:32:03 – Sumeet's recommendation01:39:30 – Ajoy's recommendation01:51:06 – Letters 01:59:40 – Recommendations Check out previous Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I historisk tid och i nutid har den indiska subkontinenten nästan alltid varit splittrad i smärre riken och furstendömen under allt från sultaner och maharajor till presidenter. Men det har funnits undantag. Under vissa perioder har kraftfulla dynastier lagt under sig vidsträckta territorier och etablerat en kortvarig men glänsande hegemoni över Indien – och inga härskare gjorde detta lika effektivt och storslaget som de som gått till historien under den besynnerliga benämningen ”stormoguler”.Stormogulerna härstammade från det turkisk-mongoliska Centralasien och tog kontroll över Delhi och Gangesslätten på 1520-talet. Till en början var de bara några av många muslimska härskare som förgäves sökte bygga upp indiska imperier, men under stormogul Akbars regeringstid förändrades detta. Genom en kombination av politisk-religiös tolerans och kraftfulla militära aktioner skapades en av jordens rikaste och starkaste stormakter. Än idag minner monument som Taj Mahal om mogulepokens prakt. Otaliga européer – missionärer, handelsmän, forskare – for till Indien för att finna sin egen nisch i stormaktens skugga. En av dem var portugisen Bento de Goes, som med stormogulens finansiella stöd genomförde en osannolikt djärv upptäcktsresa genom Centralasiens berg och öknar.I detta avsnitt av podden Harrisons dramatiska historia samtalar Dick Harrison, professor i historia vid Lunds universitet, och fackboksförfattaren Katarina Harrison Lindbergh om Indien under stormogulernas välde, och om de européer som färdades till landet på 1500-talet.Bild: Kejsaren Akbar som tar emot den fyraårige Abdu'r Rahim vid hovet efter mordet på sin far, Akbars ledande general och mentor, Bairam Khan, 1561. Barnet hjälps upp på läktaren av en annan man, som har identifierats preliminärt som Ataga Khan. Händelsen ägde rum 1561. Denna illustration till den persiskspråkiga historien om Akbars regeringstid är av en av Mughal-konstnärerna i den kungliga verkstaden, Anant. Wikipedia, Public Domain.Klippare: Emanuel LehtonenProducent: Urban Lindstedt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the early 1800s, the Mughal emperor was little more than a figurehead under East India Company rule. This episode unpacks how the Company tightened its grip on Delhi, controlled imperial authority, and set the stage for the empire's final decline, shaping the future of British rule in India.   Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "10-9"

In this episode, we dive into the brutal rise and fall of Ghulam Qadir, the Rohilla chieftain who seized Delhi in 1788, humiliated the Mughal court, and infamously blinded Emperor Shah Alam II. A tale of betrayal, vengeance, and imperial decline—this is the shocking story of one of the Mughal Empire's darkest chapters. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "10-8"

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 24th of February and here are the headlines.Eight workers remain trapped after the SLBC tunnel in Telangana partially collapsed on Saturday. Despite efforts, Telangana Minister Jupally Krishna Rao said survival chances are “very remote”. A team of rat miners, previously deployed in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel collapse, joined the rescue team. Around 300 personnel, including NDRF, SDRF, and Army members, are involved. However, muck and debris are hampering progress, with rescuers 13 km inside the tunnel, and water blocking access to the trapped workers.Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Madhya Pradesh's rise as a business hub during the Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal. Praising the state's skilled workforce and growing industrial sectors, Modi noted that India will remain the world's fastest-growing economy. He emphasized Madhya Pradesh's role in the electric vehicle revolution and aerospace sector, assuring investors of the state's lucrative opportunities. He urged global businesses to tap into the state's flourishing market.The Uttar Pradesh government told the Supreme Court that the well near the disputed mosque in Sambhal is on public land and not connected to the mosque. The well, known as 'Dharani varah koop,' is located near, but not inside, the disputed site. Tensions have risen over claims that the Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid was built over the demolished Hari Mandir temple. The case continues to stir religious disputes between local communities.In the 2025 German election, the conservative CDU/CSU alliance led by Friedrich Merz emerged victorious, with the far-right AfD securing its best result, placing second with 20.8% of the vote. US President Donald Trump praised the win, calling it a rejection of policies on energy and immigration. Incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD dropped 10 percentage points, finishing in third. Merz is now poised to become Germany's next Chancellor.The Trump administration announced a massive reduction in USAID personnel, putting nearly all employees on leave and eliminating around 1,600 positions. This decision follows a legal battle where Trump sought to cut thousands of USAID jobs but was halted by a federal judge. The judge ruled that the pause would not be permanent. The cuts are part of a broader “reduction in force” effort, impacting the agency's global operations.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express.

pWotD Episode 2849: Sambhaji Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 332,718 views on Tuesday, 18 February 2025 our article of the day is Sambhaji.Sambhaji (Sambhajiraje Shivajiraje Bhonsle, Marathi pronunciation: [saːmˈbʱaːdʑiː ˈbʱos(ə)le]; c.14 May 1657 – 11 March 1689), also known as Shambhuraje, was the second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire, ruling from 1681 to 1689. He was the eldest son of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha kingdom. He was confined by his father at Panhala Fort, reportedly for his addiction to sensual pleasures or violating a Brahmin woman. He later defected to the Mughal Empire and served under Diler Khan in the Battle of Bhupalgarh against Shivaji. He ascended the throne following his father's death, with his rule being largely shaped by the ongoing wars between the Marathas and the Mughal Empire, as well as other neighbouring powers such as the Siddi of Janjira, the Wadiyars of Mysore and the Portuguese Empire in Goa. Early on, Marathas under Sambhaji attacked and disrupted supply lines and raided into the Mughal territory, although they were unsuccessful in taking over main forts. In 1683, he invaded Portuguese Goa, during which Maratha soldiers raped Christian women and later sold captured men and women to Arabs and the Dutch. In the same year, Sambhaji executed 24 members of influential families including top government ministers after discovering a plot to poison him.: 106  By 1685, Mughals had gradually pushed back Sambhaji's forces by taking over their strongholds. Desertions became common by the end of his reign, and he had alienated Maratha deshmukhs by burning villages to deny supplies to the Portuguese. In 1688, he was captured by Mughal forces and executed. His brother Rajaram I succeeded him as Chhatrapati and continued the Mughal–Maratha Wars.: 80, 91–95 This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:51 UTC on Wednesday, 19 February 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Sambhaji on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Patrick.

Explore the life of Mirza Najaf, a formidable Persian mercenary in the Mughal era. From his strategic prowess on the battlefield to his influence in shaping Mughal politics, this episode delves into the legacy of a warrior who bridged cultures and left an indelible mark on Indian history.   Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "10-7"

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unveiling Delhi's Hidden Legacy: A Valentine's Day Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-02-14-23-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली के पुराने इलाकों में, संकरी गलियों के बीच एक काली छाया बिखरी हुई थी।En: In the old areas of Delhi, amidst narrow streets, a dark shadow was spread.Hi: यही वह जगह थी जहाँ रिया खुद को आकर्षित पाती।En: This was the place where Riya found herself drawn.Hi: उसकी आँखों में चमक और दिल में एक दृढ़ निश्चय था।En: There was a sparkle in her eyes and a firm determination in her heart.Hi: सर्दियों का मौसम पूरे शहर में अपनी ठिठुरन फैला चुका था और यही वैलेंटाइन डे था, मगर रिया के लिए इस दिन की खासियत कुछ और थी।En: The winter season had spread its chill throughout the city, and it was Valentine's Day, but for Riya, the significance of this day was something else.Hi: रिया, आरव और नव्या एक महत्वपूर्ण चर्चा में लगे थे।En: Riya, Arav, and Navya were engaged in an important discussion.Hi: आरव मानता था कि यह सब बस एक मिथक है।En: Arav believed that all this was just a myth.Hi: उसने कहा, "इतिहास से ज्यादा महत्वपूर्ण आज की सच्चाई होती है।En: He said, "The present truth is more important than history."Hi: " लेकिन रिया ने अपनी जिद नहीं छोडी।En: But Riya did not give up her stubbornness.Hi: उसने कहा, "यह पुराना नक्शा हमारे परिवार की नायाब विरासत को बता सकता है।En: She said, "This old map can reveal the priceless heritage of our family."Hi: "नव्या की आँखों में कुछ छिपा हुआ सा था।En: There was something hidden in Navya's eyes.Hi: वह परिवार के लिए हमेशा Protective रही थी।En: She had always been protective of the family.Hi: मगर रिया ने महसूस किया, उसकी चुप्पी में कुछ राज जरूर छुपा है।En: However, Riya felt that there was definitely some secret in her silence.Hi: रिया ने अपने मित्रों के साथ उस गली का रास्ता पकड़ा, जो अंधेरे से भरी और मुगल काल की इमारतों से घिरी हुई थी।En: With her friends, Riya took the path of that street, which was filled with darkness and surrounded by Mughal-era buildings.Hi: गली में कदम रखते ही ठंडी हवा और मानो पिछले जमाने की फुसफुसाहट कानों में पड़ने लगी।En: As they stepped into the alley, the cold air and whispers of the past seemed to reach their ears.Hi: चलते-चलते रिया को अचानक एक पुरानी दीवार में एक छुपा हुआ कम्पार्टमेंट मिला।En: While walking, Riya suddenly found a hidden compartment in an old wall.Hi: उसने उसे खोला तो अंदर एक छोटा सा पत्र मिला, जिसमें लिखा था कि नक्शा किसी खतरे से बचाने के लिए यहॉं रखा गया था।En: When she opened it, there was a small note inside, stating that the map was placed there to protect it from danger.Hi: राह दिखानी अब आरव के हाथ में थी।En: The direction was now in Arav's hands.Hi: उसने व्यावहारिकता के साथ जरूरी सुराग जोडने शुरू किए।En: He started connecting the necessary clues with practicality.Hi: नव्या ने तभी उसकी सहायता की और अपनी बातों को साफ किया।En: Then Navya assisted him and clarified her words.Hi: नव्या ने कहा, "मैं नक्शे को परिवार के गलत हाथों में जाने से बचा रही थी।En: Navya said, "I was protecting the map from falling into the wrong hands of the family."Hi: "रिया की आत्मा में संतोष का भाव आया।En: A feeling of satisfaction came to Riya's soul.Hi: पूरे सुराग इकठ्ठे करके, उन्होंने 'कीमती विरासत' की असली जगह को खोज निकाला।En: Gathering all the clues, they discovered the real location of the 'precious heritage.'Hi: यह उस जगह से ज्यादा दूर नहीं थी, जहाँ कोई सोच भी नहीं सकता था।En: It wasn't far from where anyone could have thought.Hi: इस अनुभव ने रिया को यह सिखाया कि कभी-कभी जीवन की सबसे बड़ी उपलब्धियां दिल और दिमाग के संतुलन से हासिल होती हैं।En: This experience taught Riya that sometimes the greatest achievements in life are attained through a balance of heart and mind.Hi: आरव और नव्या के साथ उसके संबंध नए विश्वास और समझ से भर गए।En: Her relationships with Arav and Navya were filled with new trust and understanding.Hi: यह समझ की शुरुआत थी, उन्होंने अपने परिवार के प्रति नई जिम्मेदारी महसूस की।En: This was the beginning of understanding, and they felt a new responsibility towards their family.Hi: इस कहानी का अंत रिया के लिए ही नहीं, बल्कि उसकी दुनिया के हर हिस्से के लिए एक नवीन आरंभ था।En: The end of this story was a new beginning not just for Riya, but for every part of her world.Hi: यह अनुभव उसे हमेशा याद दिलाता रहेगा कि रहस्य और विश्वास के बीच का संतुलन बहुत महत्वपूर्ण होता है।En: This experience will always remind her that the balance between mystery and trust is very important. Vocabulary Words:areas: इलाकोंnarrow: संकरीamidst: बीचfirm: दृढ़determination: निश्चयsignificance: खासियतengaged: लगेmyth: मिथकstubbornness: जिदpriceless: नायाबheritage: विरासतprotective: प्रोटेक्टिवsilence: चुप्पीwhispers: फुसफुसाहटsuddenly: अचानकcompartment: कम्पार्टमेंटpracticality: व्यावहारिकताsatisfaction: संतोषclues: सुरागachievements: उपलब्धियांbalance: संतुलनtrust: विश्वासunderstanding: समझresponsibility: जिम्मेदारीbeginning: प्रारंभmystery: रहस्यshadow: छायाdrawn: आकर्षितspirit: आत्माattained: हासिल

In this episode, we uncover the brief and bizarre reign of Emperor Shah Jahan II, who ascended the Mughal throne in absentia after his father's assassination. Overshadowed by court intrigue and swiftly dethroned, his story is a testament to the empire's turbulent decline. Tune in for this forgotten chapter of history!   Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "10-6"

In this episode, we uncover the tumultuous rise of Imad ul Mulk, the Mughal Grand Vizier who played a pivotal role in the empire's decline. From court intrigues to his betrayal of the emperor, discover how his ruthless ambition reshaped Mughal politics and hastened the empire's fragmentation. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "10-5"

The Supreme Example(Philippians 2:5-11)For the bulletin in PDF form, click here.Message SlidesThe Humility of the Servant God as an Example to Us - George GuthrieEvery Knee Will Bow, Every Tongue Will Confess - George GuthrieA Christlike Descent into Greatness - SwindollINTRODUCTION: The Value of Role Models (2:5)Deity(The Preexistence of Christ)Before Time and Eternity (2:6) Jesus Christ did not use his privilege for His own advantage. -Fully God - SelflessHumanity (The Incarnation of Christ)In Time for the Sake of Eternity (2:7-8) Jesus Christ humbly emptied himself to obediently serve others. - Emptied Himself (κενόω) - The Form (μορφή) of God - The Form (μορφή) of a Servant - The likeness (όμοίωμα) of men - The appearance (σχημα) of a man - Humility leading to ObedienceWorship(The Exaltation of Christ)For All Time and Eternity (2:9-11) Jesus Christ has been exalted by God to be worshipped by all. - Exalted by God - Worshiped by every creatureTrue humility in gospel ministryfollows the supreme example of Christwho used his identity and resources to serve others.The Centrality of Examples in PhilippiansA - The Example of Paul (1:12-26) B - Appeal to Steadfastness and Unity in the face of opposition (1:27-30) C - Appeal to Unity based on common life in Christ (2:1-4) D - The Example of Christ (2:5-11) C' - Application of Unity based on the common work of God (2:12-13) B' - Application of Steadfastness and Unity in the face of opposition (2:14-18)A' - The Examples of Timothy & Epaphroditus (2:19-30)Home Church QuestionsRead Philippians 2:5-11. What did you learn from Ken's message about the deity of Christ and his emptying himself (verse 7) to take on humanity?Is there an immediate insight or application you would like to share from the passage or the message?Read about his humanity in the following verses. How does this qualify him to be your “advocate with the Father” (1 John 2:1;· Luke 2:52, Mark 11:12, John 4:6, John 11:35, Hebrews 4:15)?Read verses 5-7 again. We are instructed to have the same “attitude” (or mindset) as Christ described in these verses. Describe how this attitude should be yours toward those in your life, starting with the phrase “I should…”Jesus set aside his rights as deity for our benefit by taking on “the form of a servant” (verse 7). What does it mean in your life to take the form of a servant for the benefit of others?Verses 8 and 9 present Christ's progression from humility, obedience, suffering, and exaltation. Close your time by reading Hebrews 12:1-3. In what area of your life do you need endurance so that you will know the exaltation from Christ, “Well done, good and faithful servant”?Pray for the Unreached: The Maratha in India are a Hindu warrior group known for resisting Mughal rule and establishing an empire under Shivaji in the 17th century. Today, they are landowners and farmers and influential in politics and business, valuing their heritage and caste identity. Less than 0.1% are Christians, with no reported movement toward Christianity. Pray for laborers to share the gospel effectively and for open hearts that lead the Maratha to seek truth and hope only in Christ. Christianity. Pray for laborers to share the gospel effectively and for open hearts that lead the Maratha to seek truth and hope only in Christ. FinancesWeekly Budget 35,297Giving For 01/19 25,529Giving For 01/26 25,826YTD Budget 1,058,915Giving 1,029,056 OVER/(UNDER) (29,859) Stoby's Pancake FundraiserFellowship, join us for breakfast or brunch while helping the 2025 Czech Mission Team. The team will be serving today, from 8-1:00 p.m. at Stoby's. The cost is $8 for all you can eat pancakes. Head to Stoby's, we'll be waiting to serve you. New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Getting Equipped at FellowshipFellowship, below are some great classes to get equipped in the New Year. For more information and to register go to fellowshipconway.org/equipping. • How to Study the Bible - February 2 - February 16 • Eschatology - February 8 • Apologetics for Everyone - February 9 - March 2 Fellowship Women Galentines NightLadies, join us here at Fellowship, February 11, at 6:00 p.m. for a night of cookie decorating and fun fellowship. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. Cost is $10 per person. Child care is provided by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332. Two Great Opportunities - One Night | February 7, 6-8:30 PM For more information or to register for one or both events, please go to fellowshipconway.org/register. • Parent's Night Out Czech Kid's Fundraiser - We are offering you a night out while supporting the Fellowship Kids' mission trip to the Czech Republic. • Renewed: A Night Devoted to Marriages - Join us for a night of teaching, discussion, and some Q&A from an experienced panel as we lean into our marriage journeys.Men's Fellowship BreakfastMen, join us for a great breakfast and fellowship on Wednesday, February 12, at 6:00 a.m. here in the Fellowship atrium. No sign-up is needed. Come with your Bible ready to eat, fellowship with other men, and start your day off right through prayer and Biblical insight. Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org.Souper bowl SundayFellowship, this is a great opportunity for you to minister here in Conway. We're encouraging Fellowship families to bring hearty soups, canned chili, spaghetti sauce, tuna helper, canned meats, and Knorr brand pastas to restock the Bethlehem House shelves. Bring your food items here to Fellowship on Sunday, February 9. This allows us to help them stock their pantry.

Guest: Fahad Mughal, Senior Cyber Solutions Architect - SecurityOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/fahadmughal/____________________________Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinView This Show's Sponsors___________________________Episode NotesModern railway systems are increasingly digital, integrating operational technology (OT) to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety. However, as railways adopt automated and interconnected systems, they also become more vulnerable to cyber threats. In this episode of Redefining Cybersecurity on ITSP Magazine, host Sean Martin speaks with Fahad Ali Mughal, a cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in OT security architecture, about the challenges and priorities of securing railway infrastructure.The Growing Role of Cybersecurity in RailwaysRailway systems have evolved from steam-powered locomotives to autonomous, driverless trains that rely on sophisticated digital controls. OT now plays a crucial role in managing train operations, signaling, interlocking, and trackside equipment. These advancements improve efficiency but also expose railway networks to cyber threats that can disrupt service, compromise safety, and even impact national security. Unlike traditional IT environments, where the focus is on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA), OT in railways prioritizes reliability, availability, and public safety. Ensuring the safe movement of trains requires a cybersecurity strategy tailored to the unique needs of railway infrastructure.Critical OT Systems in RailwaysMughal highlights key OT components in railways that require cybersecurity protection:• Signaling Systems: These function like traffic lights for trains, ensuring safe distances between locomotives. Modern communication-based train control (CBTC) and European Rail Traffic Management Systems (ERTMS) are vulnerable to cyber intrusions.• Interlocking Systems: These systems prevent conflicting train movements, ensuring safe operations. As they become digitized, cyber risks increase.• Onboard OT Systems: Automatic Train Control (ATC) regulates speed and ensures compliance with signaling instructions. A cyberattack could manipulate these controls.• SCADA Systems: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems oversee infrastructure operations. Any compromise here can impact an entire railway network.• Safety-Critical Systems: Fail-safe mechanisms like automatic braking and failover controls are vital in preventing catastrophic accidents.The increasing digitization and interconnection of these systems expand the attack surface, making cybersecurity a top priority for railway operators.Real-World Cyber Threats in RailwaysMughal discusses several significant cyber incidents that highlight vulnerabilities in railway cybersecurity:• 2023 Poland Attack: Nation-state actors exploited vulnerabilities in railway radio communication systems to send unauthorized emergency stop commands, halting trains across the country. The attack exposed weaknesses in authentication and encryption within OT communication protocols.• 2021 Iran Railway Incident: Hackers breached Iran's railway scheduling and digital message board systems, displaying fake messages and causing widespread confusion. While safety-critical OT systems remained unaffected, the attack disrupted operations and damaged public trust.• 2016 San Francisco Muni Ransomware Attack: A ransomware attack crippled the fare and scheduling system, leading to free rides for passengers and operational delays. Though IT systems were the primary target, the impact on OT operations was evident.These incidents underscore the urgent need for stronger authentication, encryption, and IT-OT segmentation to protect railway infrastructure.Cybersecurity Standards and Best Practices for Railways (links to resources below)To build resilient railway cybersecurity, Mughal emphasizes the importance of international standards:• IEC 62443: A globally recognized framework for securing industrial control systems, widely applied to OT environments, including railways. It introduces concepts such as network segmentation, risk assessment, and security levels.• TS 50701: A European standard specifically designed for railway cybersecurity, expanding on IEC 62443 with guidance for securing signaling, interlocking, and control systems.• EN 50126 (RAMS Standard): A safety-focused standard that integrates reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety (RAMS) into railway operations.Adopting these standards helps railway operators establish secure-by-design architectures that mitigate cyber risks.Looking Ahead: Strengthening Railway CybersecurityAs railway systems become more automated and interconnected with smart cities, vehicle transportation, and supply chain networks, cyber threats will continue to grow. Mughal stresses the need for industry collaboration between railway engineers and cybersecurity professionals to ensure that security is integrated into every stage of railway system design.He also emphasizes the importance of real-time OT threat monitoring, anomaly detection, and Security Operations Centers (SOCs) that understand railway-specific cyber risks. The industry must stay ahead of adversaries by adopting proactive security measures before a large-scale cyber incident disrupts critical transportation networks.The conversation makes it clear: cybersecurity is now a fundamental part of railway safety and reliability. As Mughal warns, it's not a question of if railway cyber incidents will happen, but when.To hear the full discussion, including insights into OT vulnerabilities, real-world case studies, and cybersecurity best practices, listen to this episode of Redefining Cybersecurity on ITSP Magazine.___________________________SponsorsImperva: https://itspm.ag/imperva277117988LevelBlue: https://itspm.ag/attcybersecurity-3jdk3ThreatLocker: https://itspm.ag/threatlocker-r974___________________________Watch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube ChannelRedefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin, CISSP playlist:

Guest: Fahad Mughal, Senior Cyber Solutions Architect - SecurityOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/fahadmughal/____________________________Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinView This Show's Sponsors___________________________Episode NotesModern railway systems are increasingly digital, integrating operational technology (OT) to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety. However, as railways adopt automated and interconnected systems, they also become more vulnerable to cyber threats. In this episode of Redefining Cybersecurity on ITSP Magazine, host Sean Martin speaks with Fahad Ali Mughal, a cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in OT security architecture, about the challenges and priorities of securing railway infrastructure.The Growing Role of Cybersecurity in RailwaysRailway systems have evolved from steam-powered locomotives to autonomous, driverless trains that rely on sophisticated digital controls. OT now plays a crucial role in managing train operations, signaling, interlocking, and trackside equipment. These advancements improve efficiency but also expose railway networks to cyber threats that can disrupt service, compromise safety, and even impact national security. Unlike traditional IT environments, where the focus is on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA), OT in railways prioritizes reliability, availability, and public safety. Ensuring the safe movement of trains requires a cybersecurity strategy tailored to the unique needs of railway infrastructure.Critical OT Systems in RailwaysMughal highlights key OT components in railways that require cybersecurity protection:• Signaling Systems: These function like traffic lights for trains, ensuring safe distances between locomotives. Modern communication-based train control (CBTC) and European Rail Traffic Management Systems (ERTMS) are vulnerable to cyber intrusions.• Interlocking Systems: These systems prevent conflicting train movements, ensuring safe operations. As they become digitized, cyber risks increase.• Onboard OT Systems: Automatic Train Control (ATC) regulates speed and ensures compliance with signaling instructions. A cyberattack could manipulate these controls.• SCADA Systems: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems oversee infrastructure operations. Any compromise here can impact an entire railway network.• Safety-Critical Systems: Fail-safe mechanisms like automatic braking and failover controls are vital in preventing catastrophic accidents.The increasing digitization and interconnection of these systems expand the attack surface, making cybersecurity a top priority for railway operators.Real-World Cyber Threats in RailwaysMughal discusses several significant cyber incidents that highlight vulnerabilities in railway cybersecurity:• 2023 Poland Attack: Nation-state actors exploited vulnerabilities in railway radio communication systems to send unauthorized emergency stop commands, halting trains across the country. The attack exposed weaknesses in authentication and encryption within OT communication protocols.• 2021 Iran Railway Incident: Hackers breached Iran's railway scheduling and digital message board systems, displaying fake messages and causing widespread confusion. While safety-critical OT systems remained unaffected, the attack disrupted operations and damaged public trust.• 2016 San Francisco Muni Ransomware Attack: A ransomware attack crippled the fare and scheduling system, leading to free rides for passengers and operational delays. Though IT systems were the primary target, the impact on OT operations was evident.These incidents underscore the urgent need for stronger authentication, encryption, and IT-OT segmentation to protect railway infrastructure.Cybersecurity Standards and Best Practices for Railways (links to resources below)To build resilient railway cybersecurity, Mughal emphasizes the importance of international standards:• IEC 62443: A globally recognized framework for securing industrial control systems, widely applied to OT environments, including railways. It introduces concepts such as network segmentation, risk assessment, and security levels.• TS 50701: A European standard specifically designed for railway cybersecurity, expanding on IEC 62443 with guidance for securing signaling, interlocking, and control systems.• EN 50126 (RAMS Standard): A safety-focused standard that integrates reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety (RAMS) into railway operations.Adopting these standards helps railway operators establish secure-by-design architectures that mitigate cyber risks.Looking Ahead: Strengthening Railway CybersecurityAs railway systems become more automated and interconnected with smart cities, vehicle transportation, and supply chain networks, cyber threats will continue to grow. Mughal stresses the need for industry collaboration between railway engineers and cybersecurity professionals to ensure that security is integrated into every stage of railway system design.He also emphasizes the importance of real-time OT threat monitoring, anomaly detection, and Security Operations Centers (SOCs) that understand railway-specific cyber risks. The industry must stay ahead of adversaries by adopting proactive security measures before a large-scale cyber incident disrupts critical transportation networks.The conversation makes it clear: cybersecurity is now a fundamental part of railway safety and reliability. As Mughal warns, it's not a question of if railway cyber incidents will happen, but when.To hear the full discussion, including insights into OT vulnerabilities, real-world case studies, and cybersecurity best practices, listen to this episode of Redefining Cybersecurity on ITSP Magazine.___________________________SponsorsImperva: https://itspm.ag/imperva277117988LevelBlue: https://itspm.ag/attcybersecurity-3jdk3ThreatLocker: https://itspm.ag/threatlocker-r974___________________________Watch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube ChannelRedefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin, CISSP playlist:

"Savarkar was a great rationalist. The surprising thing is how such a rationalist went completely off the rails in regard to other matters. His writing is full of villains and among the villains are the Buddha, all Buddhists, whom he considered hereditary traitors, Ashoka, Akbar, Tipu Sultan, and then Gandhiji. On the question of Godse and Apte there was no doubt that they were his acolytes, they were his worshippers. Sardar Patel said the problem was that once you create an atmosphere then you don't have to tell anybody to go and assassinate; he reads your lips. You just have to see the publications Savarkar was patronizing... They were only penning hatred and it was all centered on one man -- Gandhiji. Savarkar felt that the Marathas were the real legatees of the Mughal empire and then the damn outsiders, the British, slyly took over. The same thing happens in his own life . He thinks he is the heir to Lokmanya Tilak and then this outsider Gujrati comes and takes the whole prize away. This great disappointment in his life gets centered on one man and becomes hatred. Today, Gandhiji is a great inconvenience because he embodies Hinduism, the collective memory of our people. If Savarkar's line is pursued, then India will become a dismembered nation like Pakistan; society will be riven by hate. This eternal search for purity always ends in that. The difference between Indic religions like Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism from Semitic religions is that ours is an inner-directed search. Everything - pilgrimages, idol worship, mantras etc. is to aid this inner search. When you marry it to the State, religion becomes an instrument of the State. You only have to look at the Jewish religion when Gaza is to be bombed - it just becomes an instrument. Secularism is a way of keeping the purity of religion. It's not anti-religion. Keep religion and the State separate. That is why my book ends with this appeal - Save Hinduism from Hindutva" - Arun Shourie, author, 'The New Icon; Savarkar and the Facts' talks to Manjula Narayan on the Books & Authors podcast.

Company School painting is a fascinating yet often overlooked artistic tradition that emerged during the British East India Company's rule in India. Indian artists blended Mughal, Rajput, and European styles to create detailed and vibrant artworks focused on flora and fauna. What makes these paintings extraordinary is how they capture not only scientific precision but also the rich artistic traditions of India.  At the heart of this story is the city of Lucknow, a hub of artistic and cultural refinement, where European imperialists like Claude Martin sought to document India's natural world. Martin, a French adventurer-turned-British officer, was so committed to this project that he imported thousands of sheets of European watercolour paper and assembled a team of Indian artists to create meticulous botanical and zoological illustrations.  But as much as these paintings were a product of imperialism, they also provided an unprecedented opportunity for Indian artists to leave a lasting impression. Unlike earlier court art, which often left artists anonymous, Company School paintings are some of the first works where individual Indian painters were credited by name.  Listen as William and Anita unravel the intricate web of art, science, and empire, revealing a world where botanical illustrations were not just scientific tools, but also symbols of a rapidly changing society. Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producer: Becki Hills Producer: Anouska Lewis Senior Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Nizam-ul-Mulk, also known as Asaf Jah I, rose to prominence as a skilled administrator and military commander under the Mughal Empire before founding the Hyderabad State in 1724. Disillusioned by the weakening Mughal central authority, he established an independent dominion in the Deccan, leveraging his strategic acumen and strong support among local elites. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "10-4"

What do you buy for a man who has everything?  Thomas Roe is tasked with wooing the Emperor Jahangir. On March 6th 1615, he sets sail from England on the 8 month voyage to the Mughal Empire, home to one fifth of the world's population. He has been sent by James I and the East India Company on a diplomatic mission to improve trading relations. The English envy the fabulously rich Emperor Jahangir whose personal wealth is ten times that of the national revenue of England at the time. Expecting to be greeted as a diplomat, Roe arrives in India and is forced to undergo a customs check. He is ill and accompanied by a badly behaved cook and a drunk chaplain. He hasn't even reached court in Ajmer and everything seems to be going wrong. Will he succeed in his mission to win over Jahangir? Listen as Anita and William are joined by Nandini Das, author of Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire, to discuss the grumpy ambassador's stay at Jahangir's court and how it shaped the East India Company. Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producers: Anouska Lewis & Alice Horrell Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 10, the final chapter in the Mughal saga, is here. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "10-0"

Delhi, India Part 1  In this episode, the FAQ is: My listeners ask: How do I check for the weather where I'm going?    Today's Destination is: Delhi, India   Today's Misstep- Stuck in India and missed the bus   Travel Advice: Ask a group of people for directions   FAQ: You asked me how to get the most reliable weather forecast:   Here's how> Use apps like AccuWeather, weather.com, and windy or local services, with hourly and long-range forecasts, radar maps, and severe weather alerts. For more local alerts, sign up for location-based apps on Google Weather or MyRadar.  Look for seasonal patterns that are already known. Goa, India has monsoons from June to September. Wind and rain forecasts like windy.com will tell you the wind and wave conditions, especially to help with beach plans. Check for Cyclone Warnings in places like coastal India.   Answer: Reliable Weather Apps and Websites: For accurate forecasts, use apps like AccuWeather, Weather.com, Windy, or local Indian weather services (like IMD). Many offer hourly and long-range forecasts, radar maps, and severe weather alerts. Localized Alerts: Sign up for location-based alerts on apps like Google Weather or MyRadar, which provide real-time weather updates for your location. This can be especially helpful for any sudden coastal storms or cyclones. Seasonal Patterns: Since you're going to Goa or nearby coastal regions, familiarize yourself with local weather patterns. For example, Goa experiences the monsoon season from June to September, with dry and sunny weather from October to March. Wind and Rain Forecasts: Coastal areas are affected by both rain and wind speed. Windy.com offers detailed wind and wave conditions, which can help with beach plans. Check for Cyclone Warnings: Especially in coastal India, monitor IMD's cyclone warnings as they provide updates on tropical storms that may affect Goa. Lastly, social media can help by using WhatsApp groups to get firsthand information from locals. Today's destination: Delhi, India Part 1 My visit to Delhi, or New Delhi, India  Which is it? New Delhi when referring to the specific district that serves as India's capital. New Delhi is a planned city developed during British rule and officially designated as the capital in 1931. Delhi refers to the larger metropolitan area, encompassing both New Delhi and other historical and residential parts like Old Delhi, which includes the Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Delhi is the correct term when speaking broadly about the city and its culture, so we will use that one here. After two weeks in India, visiting four southern cities, I flew north to Dehli from Goa, barely missing the seasonal monsoons. My flight had a Female co-pilot who Said hello to me with a big smile, which made me happy to see a woman pilot there.   The flight attendants checked my boarding tickets. Again, getting off the plane! That was a first. Who checks them getting off the plane? Should I take a Bus, train, or taxi to Agra? Even after arriving, I could not decide. I was overwhelmed with the decisions, but I knew I had to get there.  A taxi costs at least $6000 rupees each way, maybe more. Although this sounded like a lot, it was only $72 USD. Bus or train may be best. However, the temperature is

As a dyslexic child, Akbar explored his curiosities about the world through visual wonders, and by having literature read aloud to him. As an adult, his love of art evolved as he became the patron of a multicultural group of calligraphers, painters, poets and more. A now infamous Mughal artistic style developed from his court, with iconic paintings full of bright colours and meticulous details. How did Akbar shape this style? And how was his art and architecture impacted by the religious tolerance he promoted? Listen as William and Anita explore the art and architecture that emerged from Akbar's court. Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producer: Anouska Lewis Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's 1542, and the baby who will grow up to be Akbar the Great is born into nothing and nowhere. His father, Humayun is on the run to Persia and the young family are living like beggars in the desert. Later, in the impossibly wealthy Mughal court, the prince becomes emperor at aged just thirteen. Akbar is a unique example of tolerance in an era of religious divisions, presiding over an empire of flourishing religious pluralism and meritocracy. But how will he first go about building and cementing this empire? And what lengths will he go to to eliminate those threatening his rule?  Listen as William and Anita explore how Akbar consolidated his power through any means necessary. Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producers: Anouska Lewis & Alice Horrell Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the advent of print in the fifteenth century, Europe's cultural elite assembled personal libraries as refuges from persecutions and pandemics. Andrew Hui tells the remarkable story of the Renaissance studiolo--a "little studio"--and reveals how these spaces dedicated to self-cultivation became both a remedy and a poison for the soul. Blending fresh, insightful readings of literary and visual works with engaging accounts of his life as an insatiable bookworm, Hui traces how humanists from Petrarch to Machiavelli to Montaigne created their own intimate studies. He looks at imaginary libraries in Rabelais, Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Marlowe, and discusses how Renaissance painters depicted the Virgin Mary and St. Jerome as saintly bibliophiles. Yet writers of the period also saw a dark side to solitary reading. It drove Don Quixote to madness, Prospero to exile, and Faustus to perdition. Hui draws parallels with our own age of information surplus and charts the studiolo's influence on bibliographic fabulists like Jorge Luis Borges and Umberto Eco. Beautifully illustrated, The Study: The Inner Life of Renaissance Libraries (Princeton UP, 2024) is at once a celebration of bibliophilia and a critique of bibliomania. Incorporating perspectives on Islamic, Mughal, and Chinese book cultures, it offers a timely and eloquent meditation on the ways we read and misread today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

With the advent of print in the fifteenth century, Europe's cultural elite assembled personal libraries as refuges from persecutions and pandemics. Andrew Hui tells the remarkable story of the Renaissance studiolo--a "little studio"--and reveals how these spaces dedicated to self-cultivation became both a remedy and a poison for the soul. Blending fresh, insightful readings of literary and visual works with engaging accounts of his life as an insatiable bookworm, Hui traces how humanists from Petrarch to Machiavelli to Montaigne created their own intimate studies. He looks at imaginary libraries in Rabelais, Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Marlowe, and discusses how Renaissance painters depicted the Virgin Mary and St. Jerome as saintly bibliophiles. Yet writers of the period also saw a dark side to solitary reading. It drove Don Quixote to madness, Prospero to exile, and Faustus to perdition. Hui draws parallels with our own age of information surplus and charts the studiolo's influence on bibliographic fabulists like Jorge Luis Borges and Umberto Eco. Beautifully illustrated, The Study: The Inner Life of Renaissance Libraries (Princeton UP, 2024) is at once a celebration of bibliophilia and a critique of bibliomania. Incorporating perspectives on Islamic, Mughal, and Chinese book cultures, it offers a timely and eloquent meditation on the ways we read and misread today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

With the advent of print in the fifteenth century, Europe's cultural elite assembled personal libraries as refuges from persecutions and pandemics. Andrew Hui tells the remarkable story of the Renaissance studiolo--a "little studio"--and reveals how these spaces dedicated to self-cultivation became both a remedy and a poison for the soul. Blending fresh, insightful readings of literary and visual works with engaging accounts of his life as an insatiable bookworm, Hui traces how humanists from Petrarch to Machiavelli to Montaigne created their own intimate studies. He looks at imaginary libraries in Rabelais, Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Marlowe, and discusses how Renaissance painters depicted the Virgin Mary and St. Jerome as saintly bibliophiles. Yet writers of the period also saw a dark side to solitary reading. It drove Don Quixote to madness, Prospero to exile, and Faustus to perdition. Hui draws parallels with our own age of information surplus and charts the studiolo's influence on bibliographic fabulists like Jorge Luis Borges and Umberto Eco. Beautifully illustrated, The Study: The Inner Life of Renaissance Libraries (Princeton UP, 2024) is at once a celebration of bibliophilia and a critique of bibliomania. Incorporating perspectives on Islamic, Mughal, and Chinese book cultures, it offers a timely and eloquent meditation on the ways we read and misread today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

With the advent of print in the fifteenth century, Europe's cultural elite assembled personal libraries as refuges from persecutions and pandemics. Andrew Hui tells the remarkable story of the Renaissance studiolo--a "little studio"--and reveals how these spaces dedicated to self-cultivation became both a remedy and a poison for the soul. Blending fresh, insightful readings of literary and visual works with engaging accounts of his life as an insatiable bookworm, Hui traces how humanists from Petrarch to Machiavelli to Montaigne created their own intimate studies. He looks at imaginary libraries in Rabelais, Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Marlowe, and discusses how Renaissance painters depicted the Virgin Mary and St. Jerome as saintly bibliophiles. Yet writers of the period also saw a dark side to solitary reading. It drove Don Quixote to madness, Prospero to exile, and Faustus to perdition. Hui draws parallels with our own age of information surplus and charts the studiolo's influence on bibliographic fabulists like Jorge Luis Borges and Umberto Eco. Beautifully illustrated, The Study: The Inner Life of Renaissance Libraries (Princeton UP, 2024) is at once a celebration of bibliophilia and a critique of bibliomania. Incorporating perspectives on Islamic, Mughal, and Chinese book cultures, it offers a timely and eloquent meditation on the ways we read and misread today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, host Pratyush Deep is joined by Newslaundry's Avdhesh Kumar and Sumedha Mittal.Avdhesh reported on the violence that erupted amid protests against the archaeological survey of Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal. He delved into how the clashes between police personnel and locals led to the death of six civilians.Sumedha's report was on the odd dip in voter turnout in the recently concluded by-polls in UP's Kundarki assembly seat. She found out that of the 435 booths in the constituency, 154 saw a dip in voter turnout amid allegations of voter suppression, especially in the Muslim-dominated areas.Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:20 - Sambhal violence00:06:22 - Odd dip in voter turnout00:25:43 - RecommendationsRecommendationsAvdheshMaqboolJaun EliaSumedhaALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHTPratyushBlinded by the Stars: A Gov't Rating Scheme is Helping Coal Miners Pat Their Own BackProduced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On his death bed, Babur tells his eldest son not to fight with his brothers however awful they will be to him. As his father passes away, Humayun inherits a fragile empire on shaky ground. And his dad's message of peace quickly comes to the fore when his treacherous younger brothers plot to take his throne. Once thought of as the hopeless hippie son, Humayun was an accomplished military general who had served in Babur's forces as a teenager, and as emperor he continued to command troops against a familiar enemy – Sher Shah. But despite Humayun's military might, he seemingly cannot win against the formidable Afghan warlord. Will he lose all that his father had built for their dynasty? Listen as William and Anita explore the life of the second Mughal emperor, Humayun. Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producer: Anouska Lewis Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Against all odds, Babur defeats Sultan Lodi and captures Delhi. But despite the wealth that India can provide him, Babur hates his new home. He complains of the heat, the lack of his favourite fruits, and the culture. Yet he is a masterful tactical ruler, and begins to shape a Mughal government that he will soon pass down to his descendants. Although he had won against the Delhi sultanate, he faces a new threat from the Rajputs in the south who are even more heavily armed. Babur enters his final battle at Khanwa, and all the while he is ferociously writing his memoirs: documenting his thoughts, feelings, and love of nature in a way that will keep his memory alive long after his death… Join William and Anita as they explore the four years Babur spent establishing his kingdom in India before he passed away. To buy tickets for Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence visit: https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/great-mughals-art-architecture-opulence?utm_source=empire_podcast&utm_medium=paid_editorial&utm_campaign=great_mughals_empire_podcast Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producer: Anouska Lewis + Becki Hills Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“To wander from mountain to mountain, hopeless and homeless, has nothing to recommend it” - Babur Before he became the father of the Mughal dynasty, and the author of one of the most important memoirs in world history, Babur was a provincial young prince in modern-day Uzbekistan. His family tree stretches back to Genghis Khan and Timur, and his fighting spirit was as strong as his ancestors'. As a teenager he sets his sights on the capital city of Samarkand and lays siege to it. But he meets his match when faced with the great Uzbeg warlord, Shaybani Khan. At just 21 years old, Babur is left defeated and homeless, wandering as a nomad around Central Asia. How will he recover from this? Join William and Anita as they explore the early life of the first Great Mughal, Babur.  To buy tickets for Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence visit: https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/great-mughals-art-architecture-opulence?utm_source=empire_podcast&utm_medium=paid_editorial&utm_campaign=great_mughals_empire_podcast Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producer: Anouska Lewis Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In If All the World Were Paper: A History of Writing in Hindi (Columbia UP, 2024), Tyler W. Williams puts questions of materiality, circulation, and performance at the center of his investigation into how literature comes to be defined and produced within a language, specifically, premodern Hindi. Williams proposes new methods for working with written text artifacts and a new approach to theorizing and writing Hindi literary history. He responds to recent developments in quantitative and qualitative approaches to book history - including tools developed within the digital humanities - by applying new as well as traditional techniques of paleography, codicology, and bibliography to handwritten copies of romances, epics, songbooks, treatises, and scriptures.  To make the book more accessible and enjoyable for cross-disciplinary readers, Williams bookends (so to speak) each chapter with the story of a specific artifact - an ascetic's notebook, a Mughal general's storybook, a pandit's textbook, or a guru's copy of a sacred scripture - in order to pose and then apply the questions about writing, textuality, and performance that the chapter addresses. By combining distant and close reading that is mindful of the materiality of these manuscripts, Tyler reveals literary, intellectual, and religious practices that we would otherwise be unable to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In If All the World Were Paper: A History of Writing in Hindi (Columbia UP, 2024), Tyler W. Williams puts questions of materiality, circulation, and performance at the center of his investigation into how literature comes to be defined and produced within a language, specifically, premodern Hindi. Williams proposes new methods for working with written text artifacts and a new approach to theorizing and writing Hindi literary history. He responds to recent developments in quantitative and qualitative approaches to book history - including tools developed within the digital humanities - by applying new as well as traditional techniques of paleography, codicology, and bibliography to handwritten copies of romances, epics, songbooks, treatises, and scriptures.  To make the book more accessible and enjoyable for cross-disciplinary readers, Williams bookends (so to speak) each chapter with the story of a specific artifact - an ascetic's notebook, a Mughal general's storybook, a pandit's textbook, or a guru's copy of a sacred scripture - in order to pose and then apply the questions about writing, textuality, and performance that the chapter addresses. By combining distant and close reading that is mindful of the materiality of these manuscripts, Tyler reveals literary, intellectual, and religious practices that we would otherwise be unable to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In If All the World Were Paper: A History of Writing in Hindi (Columbia UP, 2024), Tyler W. Williams puts questions of materiality, circulation, and performance at the center of his investigation into how literature comes to be defined and produced within a language, specifically, premodern Hindi. Williams proposes new methods for working with written text artifacts and a new approach to theorizing and writing Hindi literary history. He responds to recent developments in quantitative and qualitative approaches to book history - including tools developed within the digital humanities - by applying new as well as traditional techniques of paleography, codicology, and bibliography to handwritten copies of romances, epics, songbooks, treatises, and scriptures.  To make the book more accessible and enjoyable for cross-disciplinary readers, Williams bookends (so to speak) each chapter with the story of a specific artifact - an ascetic's notebook, a Mughal general's storybook, a pandit's textbook, or a guru's copy of a sacred scripture - in order to pose and then apply the questions about writing, textuality, and performance that the chapter addresses. By combining distant and close reading that is mindful of the materiality of these manuscripts, Tyler reveals literary, intellectual, and religious practices that we would otherwise be unable to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

One of the most notable pirates of his day, Henry Avery would go on to make potentially the most lucrative heist ever on the high seas. Originally a navy man, Avery then took the well-trodden path of starting out as a privateer and turning to piracy. Via a mutiny he soon found himself in the Indian Ocean looking to take the biggest prizes - Mughal ships - and in August 1695 the greatest appeared before him. The ships of Aurangzeb himself were heading for the Red Sea, so Avery hoisted his sail and went after them. Listen as William and Anita discuss one of the most infamous pirates of the age and his attempts to rob the Mughals. To buy William's book: https://coles-books.co.uk/the-golden-road-by-william-dalrymple-signed-edition Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join John and Patrick as they embark on a captivating journey through the rich history and cultural significance of one of the world's most adored fruits—the mango. From its ancient roots in North-East India and its spiritual significance in Hinduism and Buddhism to its role in diplomacy and myth, the mango's story is as sweet and complex as the fruit itself. Discover how the mango spread globally, from India to Europe and the Americas, shaping cultures and palates across centuries. Along the way, you'll hear tales of Mughal emperors, explorers, and farmers who helped the mango flourish in new lands.Join us for a vibrant exploration of how the mango has transcended borders and time, becoming a beloved fruit around the world.In Sponsorship with Cornell University: Dyson Cornell SC Johnson College of BusinessJoin the History of Fresh Produce Club (https://app.theproduceindustrypodcast.com/access/) for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Instagram, TikTok, Threads:@historyoffreshproduceEmail: historyoffreshproduce@gmail.com

20 incredible conversations with leading scientists, in one hour. We're excited to present this special installment of Your Brain On, featuring highlights from some of the speakers talking at our first ever Brain Health Revolution Summit. Our first summit, running September 30 through October 6 2024, features seven days of hour-long discussions with the scientists who are actually conducting the studies, publishing the papers, and pushing public health policy reforms that are shaping our world. No matter when you're listening to this episode, visit https://bhrsummit.com/ for more information about the summit — be it our first 2024 edition, or a future installment! Day 1: The Brain Health Landscape: From Insights to Action Day 2: Mental Health Matters and Heart Health for a Stronger Brain Day 3: Women's Brain Health: Hormones, Longevity, and Vitality Day 4: Emerging Challenges in Brain Health Day 5: Fuel for Thought: Nutrition, the Gut, and the Brain Day 6: Move, Breathe, Thrive: Exercise and Stress Management Day 7: Recharge and Optimize: Sleep and Cognitive Performance This special episode includes excerpts of our conversations with:  Rachel Dolhun, MD Michael Okun, MD Charles DeCarli, MD Ari Tuckman, PsyD Amishi Jha, PhD Danielle Belardo, MD Margarett McCarthy, PhD Lisa Mosconi, PhD Lisa Genova Idrees ‘Dr. Idz' Mughal, MBBS, MRes, DipIBLM Daniele Piomelli, PhD Frank Lin, MD, PhD Alan Flanagan, PhD Matthew Nagra, ND Stuart Phillips, PhD Natali Edmonds, PhD Satchin Panda, PhD Donn Posner, MD Sujay Kansagra, MD Yaakov Stern, PhD For more information about the Brain Health Revolution Summit, visit: https://bhrsummit.com/  The Brain Health Revolution Summit 2024 is presented in partnership with Healthy Minds Initiative: thymindsinitiative.org ‘Your Brain On' is hosted by neurologists, scientists and public health advocates Ayesha and Dean Sherzai.

Gulbadan Begum was meant to live a quiet life in a Mughal harem. Instead she set off on a daring pilgrimage to Islam's holy cities and, on her return, wrote an extraordinary account of her dynasty. In conversation with Spencer Mizen, Ruby Lal explores the life of a princess who transformed perceptions of what women could achieve in the 16th century. (Ad) Ruby Lal is the author of Vagabond Princess: The Great Adventures of Gulbadan (Yale University Press, 2024). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vagabond-Princess-Great-Adventures-Gulbadan/dp/0300251270/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2/4: The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy Hardcover – April 2, 2024 by  Sean Kingsley  (Author), Rex Cowan  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-King-Strange-Adventures-Golden/dp/1639365958/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Henry Avery of Devon pillaged a fortune from a Mughal ship off the coast of India and then vanished into thin air—and into legend. More ballads, plays, biographies and books were written about Avery's adventures than any other pirate. His contemporaries crowned him "the pirate king" for pulling off the richest heist in pirate history and escaping with his head intact (unlike Blackbeard and his infamous Flying Gang). Avery was now the most wanted criminal on earth. To the authorities, Avery was the enemy of all mankind. To the people he was a hero. Rumors swirled about his disappearance. The only certainty is that Henry Avery became a ghost. undated Piracy