What Ancient India Gave The World

William Dalrymple, Historian

11-Nov-24 18:00

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We journey through the captivating life of historian William Dalrymple to trace his path from the UK to India and unveil the inspirations that led him to explore the subcontinent’s layered history in his best-selling books. We also dive into his latest work, The Golden Road, a sweeping account of India’s far-reaching influence on global civilization—from religion and art to mathematics—as it spread across continents over centuries, reshaping the ancient world.

Produced by: Sharaad Kuttan

Presented by: Sharaad Kuttan

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Categories: culture, Literature/Philosophy, History/Heritage

Tags: ancient india, indian civilisation, william dalrymple, today i learned,

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