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The Lost Grandeur of Vidiśā: Ancient India’s Epicenter of Dharma, Trade, and Empires

The Lost Grandeur of Vidiśā: Ancient India’s Epicenter of Dharma, Trade, and Empires

From the poetic verses of Kālidāsa’s Meghadūta to the legacy of the Greek ambassador Heliodorus, discover the fascinating history of one of ancient India's greatest melting pots.

By Sandeep Balakrishna
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The Awesome Commercial Highway Networks of Ancient Bharatavarsha

The Awesome Commercial Highway Networks of Ancient Bharatavarsha

This episode narrates the extraordinary commercial highway networks of ancient Bharatavarsha and how the continuity of these routes were preserved intact till the downfall of the Mughal Empire.

By Sandeep Balakrishna
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The Hindu Code of War Ethics and Jihad

The Hindu Code of War Ethics and Jihad

A comparative analysis of the Hindu code of war ethics and the Islamic jihad

By Sandeep Balakrishna
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Hindu Ethics of War: A Gentle Introduction

Hindu Ethics of War: A Gentle Introduction

A layman's introduction to the Hindu ethics of war

By Sandeep Balakrishna
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