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Long History Short with Ranjit

by Ranjit Pawar

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This brand new episode kicks off a journey into an era of Indian history that is the least understood in the country. Learn about a time when civilizations clashed and collapsed to mark the end of one empire and the start of another, less…
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Ep 08: Ashok - Lofty Pillars of Wisdom

June 28, 2020 · 29 min

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May 31, 2020 · 18 min

In this episode, continue to explore Ashokan edicts, with a special focus on the edict that made Ashok and Indian culture synonymous with peace across the world. But did it truly reflect Ashok's commitment to peace or a brilliant political…
Ep6: Ashok - The early edicts of Ashok

December 15, 2019 · 17 min

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Ep5: Ashok - The Sri Lankan Legend of Mahavamsa

October 21, 2019 · 16 min

In this episode, listen to what the Sri Lankans had to say about Ashok. The Mahavamsa, a chronicle of all the rulers of Sri Lanka, traces the history of Ashok in context of an important Sri Lankan ruler, Devanampiya Tissa, and also the…
Ep4: Ashok - The legend of Ashokavadan

October 11, 2019 · 25 min

In this brand new episode, meet the Ashok of the ancient Indian legend - Ashokavadan - written sometime in the 2nd or 3rd century CE. This legend tells of Ashok's transformation from a cruel version of 'Chandashok' to the pious image of…
Ep3: Ashok - A Legacy in Stone

October 5, 2019 · 11 min

The first in a series of episodes that will take you through the journey of Ashok, his edicts, and the philosophy that he desired to blend into his ruling style. In this episode, you will know why Ashok matters, what kind of edicts he…
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September 28, 2019 · 11 min

If you have ever wondered what these terms mean and how they differ as fields, this podcast will explain to you what each of these fields does to tell the story of the human journey ! --- Send in a voice message: https…
Ep 1: The Rakhigarhi Genome

September 21, 2019 · 27 min

This episode gives you a brief idea of the contents of the Rakhigarhi report published in Sep'19, and the controversies surrounding it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ranjit-pawar6/message

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About the show

Listen to the most interesting and important events from Indian and World history. In short yet informative episodes, this podcast makes knowing history an enjoyable experience. Listen to a crisp episode on your commute, in your coffee break or over the weekend. Share questions, comments and suggestion with voice messages. Available on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Itunes, Pocket Cast, and other popular podcast platforms. Access on your mobile or PC.