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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Apr 17, 2023 • 32min
8-16: The Mughals Part 1 - Akbar and Religion
Akbar tries to remove all religious divisions in his empire by creating a new religion.
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Apr 10, 2023 • 31min
8-15: The Mughals Part 1 - Akbar and the Rajputs
Akbar neutralizes the Rajputs using a combination of diplomacy and warfare.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 32min
8-14: The Mughals Part 1 - Akbar and his Handlers
Akbar is only a teenager when he becomes the Mughal emperor and everyone wants a piece of him.
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Mar 27, 2023 • 31min
8-13: The Mughals Part 1 - Humayun and Akbar
India is in chaos and the people want Humayun to come back. Can he pull off one of the greatest comebacks in history?
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Mar 20, 2023 • 31min
8-12: The Mughals Part 1 - Humayun and the Safavids
After losing his empire, Humayun receives help from an unlikely source: the Safavid Empire.
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Mar 13, 2023 • 33min
8-11: The Mughals Part 1 - Humayun and the Portuguese
As Humayun struggles to establish his authority, Portugal struggles to create a new trade network in the subcontinent.
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Mar 6, 2023 • 32min
8-10: The Mughals Part 1 - Babur and the Afghans
With the Rajputs pacified for the time being, Babur turns his attention to his Afghan enemies.
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Feb 27, 2023 • 33min
8-9: The Mughals Part 1 - Babur and the Rajputs
Babur has two major obstacles standing in his way in India. One of them, is the Rajputs, a mighty warrior caste.
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Feb 20, 2023 • 34min
8-8: The Mughals Part 1 - Babur and India
Babur begins his first raids into India setting the stage for the establishment of the Mughal Dynasty.
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Feb 13, 2023 • 29min
8-7: The Mughals Part 1 - Babur and the Uzbeks
Babur begins his invasion of Afghanistan but has to deal with the Uzbek warlord, Shaybani Khan.
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