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2.1 The kingslayer and his horses
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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jan 20, 2016
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Podcast episode
Description
() 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 to perform his grandest ritual: the horse sacrifice.
Released:
Jan 20, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
1.0 The apology of a bumbling historian: (www.historyofindiapodcast.in) Introduction to the podcast. What we will be talking about, where, and how I'll screw it up. Includes a favourite Indian story as part compensation. Updated Feb 2018. by The History of India Podcast