Was ancient India the world’s forgotten superpower?
Summary
Ancient India was a major global power with extensive ocean trade and influential thinkers like Brahmagupta and Aryabhata. The episode explores how colonialism changed global power and questions if the colonial period was an unusual break in India’s long history of influence.Key Facts
- Ancient India had a large ocean trade network connecting it to the world.
- Indian mathematicians Brahmagupta and Aryabhata shared ideas that influenced the Renaissance and modern science.
- Colonialism shifted global power away from India for several centuries.
- The episode suggests that the rise of Asia now may be a return to earlier historical patterns.
- William Dalrymple, a historian and author, is featured in the discussion.
- The episode is part of a series called Deja Vu.
- The production team includes Mohamed Hassan, Marcos Bartolome, Marthe van der Wolf, David Enders, Alexandra Locke, Adam Abou-Gad, and Alex Roldan.
- The episode is available on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
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