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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 worlds of Parsis, Jews, and Christians in India, and see how they interacted with Hindu society.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 Muslim rulers, or Sultans, from the 9th to the 16th centuries. Explore their kingdoms throughout India and their legacies.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 examines Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s vision to transform the nation and some of his successful economic programs.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 territory in a vicious war, Ashoka became a Buddhist and a model benevolent ruler.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 organizations such as the Sikhs and the Tamils, the nuclear arms race with Pakistan, and numerous transitions of leadership.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 Bose, and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, three influential social and political leaders, and review their approaches toward national independence and people’s rights.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 the Middle East, Professor Fisher examines how many people of South Asia became Muslim via trade, invasion, devotion, or personal motivation.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 education in Britain to his activism in South Africa and India. In this lecture, an admirable—but complex—figure emerges.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 of the region’s historical trends, Professor Fisher highlights the distinctive features and interactions of a few prominent southern kingdoms.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 subcontinent. His own son, Shah Jahan, then constructed the Peacock Throne, the Taj Mahal, and other glorious architectural triumphs.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 well as border wars with India, particularly in Kashmir. Consider the role geography and ethnicity played in the distribution of power.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 discover much about this civilization’s culture and cosmology. You’ll also trace the origins and development of the Indo-European language in this fascinating lecture.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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, Chandragupta was able to consolidate and form the subcontinent’s first major empire. Uncover the trajectory of his life and the conditions that allowed him to build the Mauryan Empire.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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. Then witness the checkered career of his son, who almost lost the empire before it could really get started.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 that control their lives. It is also an important source for many of the historical details we have about the era.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 independence in 1947. Gain insight into Britain’s racist policies, and view the beginnings of the subcontinent’s struggle for political autonomy.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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. And whereas the British Raj relied on segregation for political control, Indian immigrants in Britain found greater freedom. Reflect on the impact of South Asians throughout the world.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 by recapping some of the major themes and looking at the condition of the region in the 21st century—and some of the developments on the horizon.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 sources and style of this epic, Professor Fisher surveys its plot and shows what it means from the "emic"perspective of Indians as well as the "etic"perspective of outsiders.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 finally from Pakistan in 1971. Professor Fisher reveals this relatively young nation’s turbulent history and explores some of its contemporary challenges.
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