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Islamic History Podcast

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The Special Relationship 1

Published 04/15/24

Bonus: Umayyad Caliphate 3-1

A portion of the first episode of the third season of the Umayyad Caliphate.

Published 01/29/24

Islamic History Podcast

Published 01/29/24

9-16: Farrukh Siyar’s Folly

Farrukh Siyar angers the wrong people.

Published 01/22/24

9-15: Farrukh Siyar’s Revolt

Farrukh Siyar revolts against Jahandar

Published 01/15/24

9-14: Jahandar’s Alliance

A new alliance brings a new Emperor.

Published 01/08/24

9-13: Bahadur Shah’s Reign

The short reign of Bahadur Shah

Published 01/01/24

9-12: Aurangzeb’s Jizyah

Why did Aurangzeb impose the jizyah?

Published 12/25/23

9-11: Aurangzeb’s Demise

The final days of Aurangzeb

Published 12/18/23

9-10: Aurangzeb’s Enemies

Aurangzeb fights Afghans, English, Marathas, and Rajputs.

Published 12/04/23

9-9: Aurangzeb’s Problems

The Marathas and the Deccan are problems for Aurangzeb

Published 11/20/23

9-8: Aurangzeb’s Brothers

A winner emerges from the fratricidal war.

Published 11/13/23

9-7: Shah Jahan’s Sons

The fratricidal war begins.

Published 11/06/23

9-6: Shah Jahan’s Ambition

Shah Jahan’s ambitions cause problems for the Mughals.

Published 10/30/23

9-5: Shah Jahan’s Rise

The death of Jahangir and the rise of Shah Jahan

Published 10/23/23

Bonus: Gaza 2023

Discussing the recent events in Gaza

Published 10/16/23

9-4: Jahangir’s Troubles

As Jahangir grows sicker and more dependent on his wife and opium, a political scuffle begins.

Published 10/05/23

9-3: Jehangir’s Family

Prince Khusrau rebelled against his father, Emperor Jehangir, in 1606 in a bid for the Mughal throne, leading to a tumultuous struggle for power and eventual defeat.

Published 09/25/23

9-2: Akbar’s Death

The death and legacy of Akbar the Great.

Published 09/18/23

9-1: Akbar’s Administration

How did Akbar manage his sprawling empire?

Published 09/11/23

9-0 Introduction

Introducing Season 9 of the Islamic History Podcast where we continue the story of the Mughal Empire.

Published 09/04/23

Afghanistan 1-1: The Chaos Begins

The political history of Afghanistan from 1826 to 1978. It's not good.

Published 05/31/23

The Umayyad Caliphate 2-13: Al-Andalus

The Umayyad forces complete the conquest of North Africa, then cross over into Iberia.

Published 05/31/23

The Umayyad Caliphate 2-11: Sindh 1

Hajjaj ibn Yusuf sends his young cousin, Muhammad ibn al-Qasim, east to capture Sindh.

Published 05/31/23

The Umayyad Caliphate 2-1: The Peacock Army 1

Beginning of the Umayyad Caliphate Season 2. We recap Season 1, provide expectations for Season 2, and continue our discussion of Ibn al-Ash’ath’s rebellion.

Published 05/31/23