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William Dalrymple: How Ancient India Shaped the World - Trade, Buddhism & Mathematical Legacy
Season 1
Episode 1435
Published 1 year, 3 months ago
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Explore the fascinating history of the "Golden Road," as William Dalrymple reveals how ancient India shaped global civilization. From dominating Indo-Roman trade and spreading Buddhism across Asia to influencing Southeast Asian art, Chinese poetry, and Baghdad's observatories, India’s rich legacy in trade, mathematics, and culture left a lasting mark. Discover the rise of Indian influence through the Silk Route, the origins of zero, and the transformative power of ideas that reached Europe by the 13th century. Inspired by Angkor Wat, Dalrymple's book chronicles India's profound impact on Eurasia from 250 BC to 1200 AD.
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