Islamic History Podcast
Islamic History Podcast
We often overlook Islamic history as a learning tool. The history of Islam is not only important for Muslims, but important for everyone. Islam and the people who call themselves Muslims have made an enormous impact on our world. The Islamic History Podcast is about discovering that history in a fun and interesting way.
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Dec 4, 2023 • 51min
9-10: The Mughals Part 2 - Aurangzeb’s Enemies
Aurangzeb fights Afghans, English, Marathas, and Rajputs.
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Nov 20, 2023 • 50min
9-9: The Mughals Part 2 - Aurangzeb’s Problems
The Marathas and the Deccan are problems for Aurangzeb.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 44min
9-8: The Mughals Part 2 - Aurangzeb’s Brothers
A winner emerges from the fratricidal war.
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Nov 6, 2023 • 51min
9-7: The Mughals Part 2 - Shah Jahan’s Sons
The fratricidal war begins.
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Oct 30, 2023 • 49min
9-6: The Mughals Part 2 - Shah Jahan’s Ambition
Shah Jahan's ambitions cause problems for the Mughals.
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Oct 23, 2023 • 40min
9-5: The Mughals Part 2 - Shah Jahan’s Rise
The death of Jahangir and the rise of Shah Jahan.
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Oct 16, 2023 • 26min
Bonus: Gaza 2023
Diving into aftermath of a Hamas attack on Israel, challenges countering misinformation on social media about Palestine, exploring history of conflict in Gaza, importance of selective voting for local Islamic values-aligned candidates, war tactics and human tragedies in Afghanistan
Oct 5, 2023 • 25min
9-4: The Mughals Part 2 - Jahangir’s Troubles
As Jahangir grows sicker and more dependent on his wife and opium, a political scuffle begins.
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Sep 25, 2023 • 37min
9-3: The Mughals Part 2 - Jehangir’s Family
Jehangir deals with a rebellion led by his son.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 45min
9-2: The Mughals Part 2 - Akbar’s Death
The death and legacy of Akbar the Great.
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