8-16: Akbar and Religion
Islamic History Podcast
Akbar tries to remove all religious divisions in his empire by creating a new religion.
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8-15: Akbar and the Rajputs
Islamic History Podcast
Akbar neutralizes the Rajputs using a combination of diplomacy and warfare.
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8-14: Akbar and his Handlers
Islamic History Podcast
Akbar is only a teenager when he becomes the Mughal emperor and everyone wants a piece of him.
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8-13: Humayun and Akbar
Islamic History Podcast
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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8-12: Humayun and the Safavids
Islamic History Podcast
After losing his empire, Humayun receives help from an unlikely source: the Safavid Empire.
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8-11: Humayun and the Portuguese
Islamic History Podcast
As Humayun struggles to establish his authority, Portugal struggles to create a new trade network in the subcontinent.
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8-10: Babur and the Afghans
Islamic History Podcast
With the Rajputs pacified for the time being, Babur turns his attention to his Afghan enemies.
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8-9: Babur and the Rajputs
Islamic History Podcast
Babur has two major obstacles standing in his way in India. One of them, are the Rajputs, a mighty warrior caste.
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8-8: Babur and India
Islamic History Podcast
Babur begins his first raids into India setting the stage for the establishment of the Mughal Dynasty.
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8-7: Babur and the Uzbeks
Islamic History Podcast
Babur begins his invasion of Afghanistan but has to deal with the Uzbek warlord, Shaybani Khan.
info_outlineThe Battle of Talas was a pivotal moment in history and one of the earliest engagements between Muslim and Chinese forces.
This battle involved the forces of the new Abbasid Caliphate, going up against a resurgent Tang Dynasty. Both empires wanted to secure their hold over Central Asia and its valuable Silk Road routes.
This episode discusses the origins of the two sides in this conflict.