A History of India

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Earliest History of the Indian Subcontinent
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Apr 28, 2016
Begin your study millions of years ago, when plate tectonics shaped the subcontinent's mountains, plateaus, and river systems, which in turn have affected the region's weather, .. show full overview
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Migration and the Adivasi
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Okt 31, 2016
Three main cultures inhabited the ancient Indian subcontinent. In this lecture, you'll study the first group, the Adivasi, aboriginal forest dwellers who once comprised the entirety of .. show full overview
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Indus Valley Civilization
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Okt 31, 2016
Turn to the second group of ancient Indian communities: the urban people of the Indus Valley. Many mysteries abound regarding this long-lost Bronze Age civilization, but Professor Fisher .. show full overview
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Indo-European Vedic Culture
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Okt 31, 2016
Explore the ancient foundations of Hinduism, which emerged from a diverse community of people who identified themselves with the Vedas. By studying these sacred poems and hymns, you'll .. show full overview
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Caste: Varna and Jati
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Okt 31, 2016
The Vedic caste system is one of the most well-known aspects of Hindu society-and also one of the most misunderstood. Find out about the ancient Vedic social order (or Varnas), how it .. show full overview
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Epic Literature: Ramayana
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Okt 31, 2016
Delve into the first Indian epic: the Ramayana, which is a poem, a love story, a morality tale, and much more. Discover the story of Prince Rama, his faithful wife, Sita, and the gods .. show full overview
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Epic History: Mahabharata
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Okt 31, 2016
Shift your attention to India's other major epic, the Mahabharata, which is the longest major text in human history (clocking in at a whopping 1.8 million words). After examining the .. show full overview
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Dharma in the Bhagavad Gita
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Okt 31, 2016
The Bhagavad Gita is arguably one of the most famous texts in world history. Explore the origins and context for the story, delve into the complexities of philosophy and religion that .. show full overview
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The Origins and Rise of Jainism
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Okt 31, 2016
In 500 B.C.E., the old Vedic social order was changing as the merchant classes began to achieve upward mobility. Along with these radical cultural and economic changes, alternative .. show full overview
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The Origins and Rise of Buddhism
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Okt 31, 2016
Along with the rise of Jainism, 500 B.C.E. also saw the adoption of Buddhism as an alternative to the Vedic tradition. Delve into the life of Siddhartha Gautama and the tenets of his .. show full overview
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The Mauryan Empire
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Okt 31, 2016
Because South Asia is such a large and diverse region, it has seldom been unified under one ruler. But around the time Jainism and Buddhism began challenging the old social order, .. show full overview
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Ashoka's Imperial Buddhism
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Okt 31, 2016
Continue your study of the Mauryan Empire with Chandragupta's grandson, Emperor Ashoka, who even today is likely the most famous individual from ancient India. After consolidating his .. show full overview
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Deccani and Southern States
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Okt 31, 2016
Brahmin culture was never as strong in southern India as it was in the north, which meant a diverse range of societies were able to flourish on the Deccan plateau. After explaining some .. show full overview
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Northwest and North India
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Okt 31, 2016
In the wake of the Mauryan Empire's collapse, many regional dynasties emerged across the north and northwest. Unpack the fascinating history of these two macro-regions. Learn about .. show full overview
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Brahmanic Synthesis
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Okt 31, 2016
While the regional governments remained fragmented at the turn of the Common Era, the Brahmins worked to rebuild their cultural prominence. They formally developed what is today .. show full overview
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Indian Parsis, Jews, and Christians
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Okt 31, 2016
South Asia has always been a distinctly diverse region, incorporating numerous communities of outsiders who came to the subcontinent via the coasts or across the mountains. Explore the .. show full overview
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Islam Comes to India
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Okt 31, 2016
Islam has had a profound impact on South Asia, and today the region has the largest Muslim population in the world. After surveying the history and pillars of Islam and its origins in .. show full overview
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Indian Sultans
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Okt 31, 2016
The binary opposition between Hindus and Muslims oversimplifies what has always been a complex relationship. Here, you'll study that relationship as you meet some of the most prominent .. show full overview
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The Early Mughal Empire
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Okt 31, 2016
In this first of several lectures on the great Mughal Empire, you'll meet a Central Asian adventurer named Babur, who rode into South Asia from Kabul and conquered the Delhi sultanate. .. show full overview
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The Reign of Emperor Akbar
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Okt 31, 2016
Continue your study of the Mughal Empire by tracing the rule of Emperor Akbar. During his dramatic five-decade reign, he truly established the empire for the long term thanks to several .. show full overview
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Later Mughal Emperors
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Okt 31, 2016
Succession is a key challenge for any empire. As Emperor Akbar aged, follow the rise of his son, Jahangir, who, once emperor, ruled with aplomb and introduced many new innovations to the .. show full overview
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The Mughals and the Marathas
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Okt 31, 2016
The 17th century saw the slow decline of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Emperor Alamgir (also called Aurangzeb). As he aged, he drew the empire into war with the Deccan-based .. show full overview
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Competing European Empires
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Okt 31, 2016
Now turn from the subcontinent inlands to the sea, where European traders began arriving on the Indian coast to establish global companies, including several East India companies. After .. show full overview
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The British East India Company
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Okt 31, 2016
Witness the rise of the British East India Company and find out how it coincided with the rise of British imperialism. Company leaders often sought glory and expansion, which led to .. show full overview
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The Issues and Events of 1857
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Okt 31, 2016
Tension between the British and the South Asians came to a boil in 1857, when a group of Indian soldiers rose up against the British army-to disastrous consequences. Consider the context .. show full overview
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The British Raj and Early Nationalism
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Okt 31, 2016
Continue your study of Indian and British relations with a detailed look at the British Raj, a 90-year period of colonialism that stretched from the 1857 uprising to the region's .. show full overview
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India and Indians in the World
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Okt 31, 2016
Whether as students, soldiers, or servants, South Asians who left the subcontinent contributed significantly to the cultural exchange among China, continental Europe, and Great Britain. .. show full overview
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Mahatma Gandhi
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Okt 31, 2016
Learn about the life of Mohandas Mahatma" Gandhi, who is perhaps the 20th century's most well-regarded political activist. You'll trace his life from his young manhood in India to his .. show full overview
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Nationalists Ambedkar, Bose, and Jinnah
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Okt 31, 2016
While Gandhi advocated one path for reform, many of his contemporaries offered other ways to promote the rights of lower classes and Muslims. Meet Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, Subhas Chandra .. show full overview
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The Partition of 1947
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Okt 31, 2016
After World War II, a tense series of events led the subcontinent's brutal partition into India and Pakistan-majority Hindu and Muslim nations, respectively. Find out how the British, .. show full overview
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West and East Pakistan
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Okt 31, 2016
Between 1947 and 1971, Pakistan was a divided state: separated into East and West, and strained along ethnic lines. The early years of the nation saw numerous coups and uprisings, as .. show full overview
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The New Pakistan
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Okt 31, 2016
Review the story of Pakistan from 1971 to the present. As you survey one shift of power after another, you will meet leaders such as General Zia, Benazir Bhutto, General Musharraf, and .. show full overview
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Independent Bangladesh
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Okt 31, 2016
Bangladesh-formerly East Pakistan and the Bengal region of India-was partitioned three times in the 20th century: first by the British in 1905, and then during independence in 1947, and .. show full overview
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India under Nehru
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Okt 31, 2016
Unlike Pakistan and Bangladesh, India became a secular state after its 1947 independence, and it is now the world's largest democracy. This examination of the nation's early years .. show full overview
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Modernizing India
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Okt 31, 2016
Follow the careers of Indira Gandhi and her children, who led India through many changes in the late 20th century, including the State of Emergency, the rise of ethnic political .. show full overview
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South Asia into the 21st Century
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Okt 31, 2016
Today, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh make up 20 percent of the world's population, and the subcontinent is a rising global economic powerhouse. Professor Fisher concludes this course .. show full overview

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