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5.22 By the back of the five great kings
5.22 By the back of the five great kings
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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Mar 26, 2020
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Podcast episode
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(www.historyofindiapodcast.in) This is the week of small kings. The Pratihara empire has ruled for as long as anyone can remember. But a small king from the south will destroy the emperor's army and send him fleeing. And a small king from the north will restore him to his throne. Also in this episode: book reading in Baghdad, a rant about early medieval boasting, and our first glimpse of the world famous Khajuraho temples.
Released:
Mar 26, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
2.1 The kingslayer and his horses: () The story of the general who ended an empire. To consolidate his power, the general became a passionate supporter of the old-time religion. We look at the accusation that he persecuted the rival, Buddhist sect. And we learn how... by The History of India Podcast