Indians | Ep 9: The Mughals and Bernier | A Brief History of a Civilization

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Research, Script and Narration by Namit Arora;
Producer: The Wire;
Director: Natasha Badhwar;
Camera: Ajmal Jami;
Video Editor: Anam Sheikh.
Made possible by a grant from The Raza Foundation and contributions to The Wire by viewers like you. Join The Wire’s KZfaq membership program and help fund many such initiatives.
The story of India is one of profound and continuous change. It has been shaped by the dynamic of migration, conflict, mixing, coexistence, and cooperation. In this ten-part web series, Namit Arora tells the story of Indians and our civilization by exploring some of our greatest historical sites, most of which were lost to memory and were dug out by archaeologists. He will also focus on ancient and medieval foreign travellers whose idiosyncratic accounts conceal surprising insights about us Indians. All along, Arora surveys India’s long and exciting churn of cultural ideas, beliefs, and values-some that still shape us today, and others that have been lost forever. The series mostly mirrors-and often extends-the contents of his book, Indians: A Brief History of a Civilization. Bibliography appears below.
EPISODE 9: THE MUGHALS AND BERNIER
The Mughal Empire was founded in 1526 by Babur, who was part of a long line of people-since at least the Indo-Aryans-to have entered and settled in the subcontinent. It grew to become the largest, most opulent empire yet in India. As with most long-lasting, multi-ethnic, and multilingual empires, most Mughal rulers too espoused pragmatic ideals, especially Akbar and Jahangir. Co-opting elites from diverse groups of Hindus into their administration, they presided over a brilliant fusion of Indo-Persian culture and syncretic creations in art, architecture, literature, music, dance, painting, cuisine, dress, crafts, and more.
In 1658, a French doctor, François Bernier, came to Delhi as a physician to Dara Shikoh, and wrote about the bloody war of royal succession and the first decade of Aurangzeb’s rule. Bernier’s insightful account describes Mughal courtly culture in Delhi, the economic condition of Indians, their science and intellectual life, and Hindu cultural and religious customs. Scholars routinely critique the Mughal Empire’s record on many fronts, but the Mughals have lately also attracted much cultural vilification, especially from Hindu nationalists. They allege that the Mughals persecuted and forcibly converted Hindus to Islam on a large scale, and indiscriminately desecrated tens of thousands of temples. Is that true? Arora will explore the evidence behind such allegations-and a lot more-in this episode.
PARTIAL BIBLIOGRAPHY / FURTHER READING
Alavi, Seema (Ed); The Eighteenth Century in India; OUP, 2002
Asher, Catherine B.; Cynthia Talbot, India before Europe; CUP, 2006
Babur; Hiro, Dilip (Editor); Babur Nama: Journal of Emperor Babur; Penguin India, 2006
Bernier, Francois; Travels in the Mogul Empire: AD 1656-68; Trans. by Archibald Constable. 2nd Ed. by Vincent. A Smith. Low Price Publications, Delhi
Chakravarty, Manas; 'World History by Per Capita GDP'; 25 Aug 2010, Livemint.com
Doniger, Wendy; The Hindus: An Alternative History; Penguin, 2009
Eaton, Richard M.; India in the Persianate Age 1000-1765; Allen Lane, 2019
Eaton, Richard M.; Temple Descecration and Indo-Muslim States; Journal of Islamic Studies 11:3 (2000) pp. 283-319 © Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies 2000
Kumar, Sunil; Demolishing Myths or Mosques and Temples?: Readings on History and Temple Desecration in Medieval India; Three Essays Collective, 2008
Maddison Project Database 2020 (Bolt and van Zanden (2020)) on comparative economic growth and income levels over the very long run
Raychaudhuri, Tapan; Habib, Irfan (Editors); The Cambridge Economic History of India; CUP, 1982
Richards, John F; The New Cambridge History of India: The Mughal Empire; CUP, 1993
Roy, Tirthankar; An Economic History of India 1707-1857; Routledge, 2021
Salam, Ziya Us; 'Imaginary Enemies'; Frontline, Mar 06, 2021
Sen, Sudipta; Ganga: The Many Pasts of a River; Gurgaon, Viking, 2019
Tambiah, S. J. (1998); 'What did Bernier actually say? Profiling the Mughal empire'; Contributions to Indian Sociology, 32(2), 361-386
Ticku, Rohit and Shrivastava, Anand and Iyer, Sriya; 'Holy Wars? Temple Desecrations in Medieval India'; SSRN Electronic Journal, January 19, 2017.
Truschke, Audrey; Aurangzeb: The Life and Legacy of India’s Most Controversial King; Stanford University Press, 2017
Truschke, Audrey; The Language of History: Sanskrit Narratives of Indo-Muslim Rule; Columbia University Press, 2021
Thapar, Romila; Noorani, AG; Menon, Sadanand, On Nationalism, Aleph, 2016
Thapar, Romila, The Past as Present, Aleph, 2014

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@abhilashkmr75 Ай бұрын

Unbiased, Insightful, and beautiful, This is beyond amazing Namit. India will be in debt for this.

@guruchandan 2 ай бұрын

wonderful narration, every Saturday I’m eagerly awaiting these episodes. Thanks.

@shantakaram1 2 ай бұрын

It is a pleasant coincidence that last night I read the Chapter on Bernier's India and now I am watching the Episode on the Wire presented by Namit Arora. One must admire the kind of Research done by Namit for this Project. I am sure this brief HISTORY of a Civilization will be immensely useful to the Students of India's History and Citizens.

@prasenjitghosh5852 2 ай бұрын

I dont think it make sense in taking these testimonials by foreign travelers at face value. Most of the things written are subjective assessments of someone who may limited by his ability to understand a foreign society, he may have his bias or prejudice, and he may have an agenda. We can be very sure about the correctness of such testimonials

@christianfrommuslim 2 ай бұрын

In strict Islam, however, only Jews and Christians were allowed to pay the jizya and survive, because they were monotheists. Idol-worshipping Hindus (mushrkeen) would have to convert or be killed. Note: If Brahmins claimed monotheism, as some now do, that could explain their better treatment under Islam. Yes, Muslims are allowed to marry non-Muslim women (monotheists in strict Islam), to help spread the faith. We now see this happening in the West quite effectively. The reverse is not allowed. One important component not covered here, which helps us understand Asian and world history is the teachings of the foundational documents of Islam. The Quran, hadiths, sunnah - strongly encourage world conquest through vi.ol.ent force. That is likely part of the original impetus of expansion into India, although later rulers became more tolerant. In contrast, although Islam considers itself related to the prior monotheistic faiths of Judaism and Christianity, neither Moses, Jesus, nor any of their scriptures teach to use force to spread the faith. That is why regions influenced by these religions tend to be tolerant. --> Why not read the Bible today? Jesus Christ is the Satguru, Messiah, Dubh azeem, final sacrifice, and Savior.

@adityakhanna113 2 ай бұрын

@@prasenjitghosh5852 he says "this is what they wrote" and not "this is what happened", so...

@lost_thoughts5416 2 ай бұрын

Today a lot of controversies are stirring up based on Indian history backed by various ideologies political and regional.. so the most factual DNA studies have to be presented as the history for reference

@rahultandon9749 2 ай бұрын

6:21 romilla thapar reborn prematurely

@anuwarrier123 2 ай бұрын

This should be part of all school curriculum

@animeshpandey1 2 ай бұрын

this should be a part of stand up comedy. This old chap is funny when he spits venom

@charantk 2 ай бұрын

@@animeshpandey1no venom probably you have hearing problems

@animeshpandey1 2 ай бұрын

Typo -->*decoding propaganda…

@charantk 2 ай бұрын

@@animeshpandey1 propaganda needed for PR agents of the cronies who bootlick the powerful, not for the people interested in gaining and disseminating knowledge.

@shakti_gadhavi 2 ай бұрын

Just outstanding work. ❤

@petergomes8788 2 ай бұрын

You seem like a very open minded, thoughtful and wise lecturer. As an Western educated engineer, I eagerly and earnestly listen to your presentations. A sincere follower of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Bongobondhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Since early childhood, I was always fascinated with Indian history. Dhanyabad.

@rahultandon9749 2 ай бұрын

2:43 hardly; hahaha, Just care to listen to the other side, they are equally capable brainwash experts

@tenzined 2 ай бұрын

I love this series! I have just placed an order of your book ‘Indians, a brief history of a civilisation’. I cannot wait to get into it! Thank you so much Sir!!!

@himalayan1797 2 ай бұрын

GENEVA (16 January 2023) - UN experts* today expressed alarm at the reported rise in abductions, forced marriages and conversions of underage girls and young women from religious minorities in Pakistan and called for immediate efforts to curtail the practices and ensure justice for victims. “We urge the Government to take immediate steps to prevent and thoroughly investigate these acts objectively and in line with domestic legislation and international human rights commitments. Perpetrators must be held fully accountable,” the experts said. “We are deeply troubled to hear that girls as young as 13 are being kidnapped from their families, trafficked to locations far from their homes, made to marry men sometimes twice their age, and coerced to convert to Islam, all in violation of international human rights law,” the experts said. “We are very concerned that such marriages and conversions take place under threat of violence to these girls and women or their families.” Noting Pakistan’s previous attempts to pass legislation that will prohibit forced conversions and protect religious minorities, the experts deplored the ongoing lack of access to justice for victims and their families. Reports suggest these so-called marriages and conversions take place with the involvement of religious authorities and the complicity of security forces and the justice system. These reports also indicate that the court system enables these offenses by accepting, without critical examination, fraudulent evidence from perpetrators regarding victims’ adulthood, voluntary marriage, and conversion. Courts have on occasion misused interpretations of religious law to justify victims remaining with their abusers.

@lost_thoughts5416 2 ай бұрын

no money to buy it is it avilable free online

@JustBigdata 2 ай бұрын

Brief? True. Few hundreds years is indeed brief. Mughals are just but fragmant of rich Indian history. I hope someday they start talking about more than brief

@lost_thoughts5416 2 ай бұрын

@@JustBigdata have you read the book?

@tenzined 2 ай бұрын

@@lost_thoughts5416 No, unfortunately 😕 Amazon had sent me the wrong book.. I’ll look for it in a bookstore later this week!

@rajeshchokhani8941 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant series. An eye opener. Lot to learn, if we are open to question the binary that is fed to us for ages.

@vaibhavsingh4200 2 ай бұрын

This is how history should be unbiased and based on facts. Sir please cover the part of foreign tribes settling in 1st millennium and their impact on Indian culture like kushans etc.

@christianfrommuslim 2 ай бұрын

It is good that you like history. Yes, Moghul rulers often were inclusive, at times even abolishing the jizya and other unfair practices on dhimmis (non-Muslims). In strict Islam, however, only Jews and Christians were allowed to pay the jizya and survive, because they were monotheists. Idol-worshipping Hindus (mushrkeen) would have to convert or be killed. Note: If Brahmins claimed monotheism, as some now do, that could explain their better treatment under Islam. Yes, Muslims are allowed to marry non-Muslim women (monotheists in strict Islam), to help spread the faith. We now see this happening in the West quite effectively. The reverse is not allowed. One important component not covered here, which helps us understand Asian and world history is the teachings of the foundational documents of Islam. The Quran, hadiths, sunnah - strongly encourage world conquest through vi.ol.ent force. That is likely part of the original impetus of expansion into India, although later rulers became more tolerant. In contrast, although Islam considers itself related to the prior monotheistic faiths of Judaism and Christianity, neither Moses, Jesus, nor any of their scriptures teach to use force to spread the faith. That is why regions influenced by these religions tend to be tolerant. --> Why not read the Bible today? Jesus Christ is the Satguru, Messiah, Dubh azeem, final sacrifice, and Savior.

@dummystephenhawking7124 2 ай бұрын

@@christianfrommuslim I am sorry say but the regions which have tolerance towards other cultures and are Christians is because of totally opposite reason it is because of renaissance periods and thinkers who believed state and religion to be seprate western people had to fight feudal system if you can recall and what were crusades if not forcing religion. Jesus was a saint no doubt but the one who carried it forward the church was monster to it's people it were the free thinkers who made west tolerant

@christianfrommuslim 2 ай бұрын

@@dummystephenhawking7124 It was the Reformation which returned the West to the Bible. Before, they followed the ways of the Roman Empire, which was based upon force and paganism. Even the church was controlled by this way of thinking. Protestant missionaries (and some post-Reformation Catholics) have brought not only soul salvation, but improved quality of life where they have gone - including India and Pakistan. Why? Because the words of Jesus Christ and his disciples became well-known and followed. The United States was formed on the heels of the Reformation. Teaching reading became extremely important, because each believer was expected to read the Bible and the newspaper. The great educational institutions, like Harvard and Yale, began to teach pastors. As a result, students come from all over the world to USA to learn, including from India.

@Mussadi_Lal Ай бұрын

This is not unbiased. I watched every episode. He chooses words very carefully to please Raza Academy for future funding.

@abhisheksharnagat4508 Ай бұрын

I can see how use of words is so important in narrative building.

@kumkumlahiri5996 2 ай бұрын

I feel blessed to know the real history served by Namit Aurora. "Namaskar Sir " .

@vishaalbhatnagar3924 2 ай бұрын

Amazing research, great storytelling.

@Danube-nu5vl Ай бұрын

Hindu nationalism which originated in maratha land and dominated by maratha brahmins came out of frustration in not being able to take over from mughals. ( British colonizers nipped their ambition). Though fact remains that maratha atrocities in many states are remembered even to this day.

@IAzizIAziz Ай бұрын

To present any historic account in an unbiased way is one of the hardest things in the world. You have and are doing it so well. Only once to try to remove the layers of our own prejudices and biases from history is when a clearer picture of our past emerges. King Akbar is my Indian hero. ‘The truth is not a monopoly of a single religion but transcends most religions’ is what I’ve grown and learn to believe. If his tolerant legacy had flourished, what kind of Indian civilisation we could have had today! Very well done indeed sir Nimit Arora!

@bijayahamal1668 2 ай бұрын

This series reminds me of old series I watched in doordarshan, Bharat eak khoj. I was too small to grasp the fact then but I used to watch it with my dad.

@addalasastry4223 2 ай бұрын

It is so interesting to relearn about our past in the right perspective rather than in a routine way which was the case in my school days. Then the emphasis was always on Baber to Aurangjeb and who built what. Mr. Namit Arora has been brilliant in outlining the growth of our culture from the ancient times in a manner that sounds so true.

@christianfrommuslim 2 ай бұрын

It is good that Moghul rulers often were inclusive, at times even abolishing the jizya and other unfair practices on dhimmis (non-Muslims). In strict Islam, however, only Jews and Christians were allowed to pay the jizya and survive, because they were monotheists. Idol-worshipping Hindus (mushrkeen) would have to convert or be killed. Note: If Brahmins claimed monotheism, as some now do, that could explain their better treatment under Islam. Yes, Muslims are allowed to marry non-Muslim women (monotheists in strict Islam), to help spread the faith. We now see this happening in the West quite effectively. The reverse is not allowed. One important component not covered here, which helps us understand Asian and world history is the teachings of the foundational documents of Islam. The Quran, hadiths, sunnah - strongly encourage world conquest through vi.ol.ent force. That is likely part of the original impetus of expansion into India, although later rulers became more tolerant. In contrast, although Islam considers itself related to the prior monotheistic faiths of Judaism and Christianity, neither Moses, Jesus, nor any of their scriptures teach to use force to spread the faith. That is why regions influenced by these religions tend to be tolerant. --> Why not read the Bible today? Jesus Christ is the Satguru, Messiah, Dubh azeem, final sacrifice, and Savior.

@indrajithsunilkumar998 2 ай бұрын

@@christianfrommuslim spanish inquiition , portuguese inquisition, Goan inquisition, Bombay inquisitions.

@christianfrommuslim 2 ай бұрын

@@indrajithsunilkumar998 As I say in my comment above, Jesus did not teach to use force to enforce faith. Those who did it were clearly in violation of his teaching. The inquisitions were carried out under Roman Catholicism, which was based upon the political policies of the Roman Empire - not Jesus teachings.

@AjeetRajbhar. 2 ай бұрын

True analysis

@ranganathanv5365 2 ай бұрын

Another stunning narration with excellent details!!

@himanshuchoudhary7866 2 ай бұрын

That's refreshing show....all Indians wants to enlighten themselves from this type of knowledge..... language barriers have to go away.....hindi shows are must ....recommend that team wire

@garycurzai53 2 ай бұрын

Please convert this in multiple languages, it's amazing

@rahultandon9749 2 ай бұрын

31:43 31:48 nice journalistic exercise, not of history by any chance, this author pulls all the strings and stunts from the playbook of smart operators

@atompf24 2 ай бұрын

Ahhh! My Saturday is made!

@atompf24 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant! My ancestor Dom Matheus de Castro was a contemporary of the Moghul emperors. He would surely endorse your observations.

@christianfrommuslim 2 ай бұрын

Yes. Dom Matheus would have had interesting observations. It is good that Moghul rulers often were inclusive, at times even abolishing the jizya and other unfair practices on dhimmis (non-Muslims). In strict Islam, however, only Jews and Christians were allowed to pay the jizya and survive, because they were monotheists. Idol-worshipping Hindus (mushrkeen) would have to convert or be killed. Note: If Brahmins claimed monotheism, as some now do, that could explain their better treatment under Islam. Yes, Muslims are allowed to marry non-Muslim women (monotheists in strict Islam), to help spread the faith. We now see this happening in the West quite effectively. The reverse is not allowed. One important component not covered here, which helps us understand Asian and world history is the teachings of the foundational documents of Islam. The Quran, hadiths, sunnah - strongly encourage world conquest through vi.ol.ent force. That is likely part of the original impetus of expansion into India, although later rulers became more tolerant. In contrast, although Islam considers itself related to the prior monotheistic faiths of Judaism and Christianity, neither Moses, Jesus, nor any of their scriptures teach to use force to spread the faith. That is why regions influenced by these religions tend to be tolerant. --> Why not read the Bible today? Jesus Christ is the Satguru, Messiah, Dubh azeem, final sacrifice, and Savior.

@MetroBears 2 ай бұрын

can't wait for the varanasi episode.

@Ratnakumarwrites 2 ай бұрын

Great Video... Eye opener for crores and scores....

@debapanku 2 ай бұрын

You are truly genius sir, my one of the favourite historian ❤🙏 Thank you for enlightening us with true Indian history. I wish this never ends..🏵️

@khalidatws 2 ай бұрын

Great episode and well Researched Prof Namit

@Danube-nu5vl Ай бұрын

Mughal empire was a collaboration between turko mongols and Rajput s( barring Mewar etc). Most of mughal history padshah begums and chief commander of mughal army were Rajputs. Hindu elites were fine during both mughal and british rule.

@rupinderbrar4164 Ай бұрын

That is the crux of Medieval Indian history that is sidestepped yet shapes our wold even today

@avx4281 2 ай бұрын

Great presentation. Loved it. Keep it up.

@ganeshrao3457 2 ай бұрын

The maps presented in these series are pretty good. I hope they find place in the book too.

@christianfrommuslim 2 ай бұрын

Yes, the illustrations are helplful. It is good that Moghul rulers often were inclusive, at times even abolishing the jizya and other unfair practices on dhimmis (non-Muslims). In strict Islam, however, only Jews and Christians were allowed to pay the jizya and survive, because they were monotheists. Idol-worshipping Hindus (mushrkeen) would have to convert or be killed. Note: If Brahmins claimed monotheism, as some now do, that could explain their better treatment under Islam. Yes, Muslims are allowed to marry non-Muslim women (monotheists in strict Islam), to help spread the faith. We now see this happening in the West quite effectively. The reverse is not allowed. One important component not covered here, which helps us understand Asian and world history is the teachings of the foundational documents of Islam. The Quran, hadiths, sunnah - strongly encourage world conquest through vi.ol.ent force. That is likely part of the original impetus of expansion into India, although later rulers became more tolerant. In contrast, although Islam considers itself related to the prior monotheistic faiths of Judaism and Christianity, neither Moses, Jesus, nor any of their scriptures teach to use force to spread the faith. That is why regions influenced by these religions tend to be tolerant. --> Why not read the Bible today? Jesus Christ is the Satguru, Messiah, Dubh azeem, final sacrifice, and Savior.

@harshkhudania3421 2 ай бұрын

Just one word - AMAZING!! What a great initiative by wire, quality un altered information .

@YooAKang 2 ай бұрын

Truely deep thank to you, indeed a lot to digest! But a great starting point within your gernerous and not biased into any sides in which is sublime insights to begin with that is super safe not to be missunderstood...thank you.

@superjrao7161 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the Author and Team Wire to join hands and bring these wonderful episodes

@zedkay5145 2 ай бұрын

Only if this kind of history was taught in school since independence we would have had a huge intellectual population.

@devkumar7115 2 ай бұрын

you already brainwashed whole population since 47

@JustBigdata 2 ай бұрын

I don’t know where do you live but indian books NCERT ones infact glorified mughals exactly as this video is attempting to. So yes, this “history” is taught in school

@zedkay5145 2 ай бұрын

@@JustBigdata so you proved me right.

@tomdrmathew 19 күн бұрын

Brilliantly illustrated. Were many of the paintings depicted here done by contemporary artists?

@swarnamohanty3121 2 ай бұрын

Excellent sir.

@user-lc9np5qe4z 2 ай бұрын

Nowadays people dont like facts, but a false faith...

@ssbhanuda 2 ай бұрын

Very nicely explained, myths busted logically and with examples. Thanks.

@germullally9736 2 ай бұрын

Your series is so enlightening and clearly presented, enjoying it in Ireland in advance of a trip to India this year

@rajendraprabhudesai3382 2 ай бұрын

Fabulous narrative

@user-rb7kd3zx5h 2 ай бұрын

This series is fantastic. However, I would like it to cover history of Kashmir, north-western India too.

@vinayvs3624 2 ай бұрын

Do it in Hindi too, as real history should reach the Cow-Belt in their language

@jamilkhan715 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful objective presentation.

@walicreates1309 2 ай бұрын

Very well scripted, thought-provoking presentation. I was hooked from the first episode.

@swarnamohanty3121 2 ай бұрын

Brings tears to eyes.

@sunilgajre1032 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful. 10/10 for such a wonderful narration of history

@vbsjvv8326 Ай бұрын

This is the way how history has to be told . A good attempt!

@AnirimaGhosh 2 ай бұрын

Just like a wow❤😂. Sir when you say Hinduism. It is mostly Brahminism and upper caste domination as late as Early 1900s. Sri Chaitanya was a Brahmin in Nadia and so was Tulsidas. The traditional Hindu dharam was restricted to savarnas and the temples of Savarnas were separated from the temples of lower castes ( having read few books written around 1800s anyone can find that out). The temples the Right Wing keep crying about were only restricted to Savarnas and Veda/ Sanskrit was deb vasha. Only Brahmins/Kyashtha could learn that. BJP should learn from Aurenzeb. Bigotry and bigots never win in a long run.

@christianfrommuslim 2 ай бұрын

Yes, an important component not covered here, which helps us understand Asian and world history is the teachings of the foundational documents of Islam. The Quran, hadiths, sunnah - strongly encourage world conquest through vi.ol.ent force. That is likely part of the original impetus of expansion into India, although later rulers became more tolerant. In contrast, although Islam considers itself related to the prior monotheistic faiths of Judaism and Christianity, neither Moses, Jesus, nor any of their scriptures teach to use force to spread the faith. That is why regions influenced by these religions tend to be tolerant. --> Why not read the Bible today? Jesus Christ is the Satguru, Messiah, Dubh azeem, final sacrifice, and Savior.

@UTube1179 Ай бұрын

Excellent work. Clearly shows you have put your heart into it Namit. Keep it up. Waiting for more. 👍👏👏

@MathsSirAssam 2 ай бұрын

All are very Lucky who have reached to this video and INDIANS series by Namit Arora

@OP-rp4hc 2 ай бұрын

Your presentation is so cool that everyone will like it, whether it's kids or not.

@ansh_u_r 2 ай бұрын

21:36 land was always been rulers property even today...just wait for exploration of precious minerals and defence project at your home...

@deepikak5880 2 ай бұрын

Dear Namit What a pleasure to have seen your series Indians!! Absolutely mesmerising and highly educational. I wish to put in a suggestion though.. please give a Hindi commentary also as most of the north indian people would be more comfortable in understanding and comprehending in Hindi and those are the ones who must view your series to clear their heads of so many misunderstandings that they are carrying. Your work is amazing and i look forward to more such work. Regards Deepika

@iqbalfazli371 2 ай бұрын

very well reaserched....

@christianfrommuslim 2 ай бұрын

Perhaps your name is Muslim? Then you probably know that in strict Islam only Jews and Christians were allowed to pay the jizya and survive, because they were monotheists. Idol-worshipping Hindus (mushrkeen) would have to convert or be killed. Note: If Brahmins claimed monotheism, as some now do, that could explain their better treatment under Islam. Yes, Muslims are allowed to marry non-Muslim women (monotheists in strict Islam), to help spread the faith. We now see this happening in the West quite effectively. The reverse is not allowed. One important component not covered here, which helps us understand Asian and world history is the teachings of the foundational documents of Islam. The Quran, hadiths, sunnah - strongly encourage world conquest through vi.ol.ent force. That is likely part of the original impetus of expansion into India, although later rulers became more tolerant. In contrast, although Islam considers itself related to the prior monotheistic faiths of Judaism and Christianity, neither Moses, Jesus, nor any of their scriptures teach to use force to spread the faith. That is why regions influenced by these religions tend to be tolerant. --> Why not read the Bible today? Jesus Christ is the Satguru, Messiah, Dubh azeem, final sacrifice, and Savior.

@rajeshkumarbhagat 2 ай бұрын

Thank you ....

@pardeepparkash398 2 ай бұрын

More objective history, thoroughly researched & verified. Intriguing. We need more of this scholarly excellence.

@rahultandon9749 2 ай бұрын

9:47 that is merely the tone of the writing, learnt from India today publications

@_avinashsoni 2 ай бұрын

Amazing series

@MrVictorcalling 2 ай бұрын

It is true that Mughal Rule today is most disputed historical era. In the times of fake news and fake viral clips this part of history does require second episode. The explanation needs to more elaborate to enlighten the masses. Thank you.

@nvaravind5394 Ай бұрын

To think brahmins never paid taxes for thousands of years is insane... no wonder they want Hindu rashtra ... I mean a country without taxes would be paradise for them.

@pranavkumardas5770 2 ай бұрын

This is the best documentary of recent times on Indian history.

@brianmcdonough217 Ай бұрын

Excellent presentation.

@user-uc1xr2fc9z 2 ай бұрын

Good series but I personally say the majority of ppl in Indian subcontinent converted to Islam for agriculture and Sufi shrines played a role. Historian Richard Eaton said the majority of Bengali Muslims converted as they became farmers as they saw farmers=Muslims even then they retained their pre-Islamic ways of worshipping Shakto Goddesses, they all came from groups which had limited experience of the varna system. Punjabi Jats converted as the Mughals built shrine to win them over, they became "Muslim" as they followed the shrines. Both of them were on the periphery of the Mughal Empire.

@AdvKapatkarS 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@Advaitvaadi 2 ай бұрын

Great insightful episode

@srinivasvaranasi1645 2 ай бұрын

A balanced outlook.

@dr.m.p.sahare5964 2 ай бұрын

Excellent! Illustration wonderful.

@madhubg7430 2 ай бұрын

Very interesting.. Please continue it Sir

@SandeepSingh-ey4ih 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely correct

@greatjde 2 ай бұрын

super insightful

@nazimrizvi7743 2 ай бұрын

Hii sir please make detailed video on the Ahom empire

@padmakshibilleswar8713 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful narration

@user-lc9np5qe4z 2 ай бұрын

Who is this new narrator ? He is fantastic face for wire...

@Eureka_Studios 2 ай бұрын

Please release in telugu dubbing, so, so many will understand.. Excellent presentation.. ❤

@rahultandon9749 2 ай бұрын

27:59 looking at the past with the glasses of today is often myopia, not perception

@user-vy3oz3dt8x 2 ай бұрын

All the best. For India history varey varey thank you Sire🇨🇮🌲🎉☝️🦜🦜🦜

@manjushaganguly9659 2 ай бұрын

wonderfull nurretion !!!! 👌👌👌👌👌🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏👏👏💐💐

@user-ky8pp4yk1t 2 ай бұрын

He is the greatest "Authentic Indian History" "EMPEROR" of modern India. I am watching from USA. I cannot wait until I get his book. Thank you so much sir.

@rahultandon9749 2 ай бұрын

4:01 easy prey, gullible

@shalinikala 2 ай бұрын

thanks for this excellent series!

@rahultandon9749 2 ай бұрын

Like the resurgence of Ganesh chaturthi by Tilak. The ramayan street plays could have been a move of self preservation

@kalyanimookherji8834 2 ай бұрын

Acute insight at 7:59

@rkvishwakarma4459 2 ай бұрын

Just fantastic !

@akhilaseshadri 2 ай бұрын

Just one clarification: You say that Shah Jahan was responsible for the Shalimar Gardens. My memory of studying Mughals is that it was Jahangir who loved creating gardens who was reponsible for this. It is a small irking grain of sand in an otherwise well thought out and researched series.

@DesiBhoy 2 ай бұрын

Shalimar Gardens in Lahore (whose picture you see in the video) was built by Shah Jahan, while the Shalimar Garden in Srinagar was built by Jahangir.

@kmhuque5485 2 ай бұрын

And we accuse others of racism? And we accuse others of apartheid? Revisit 32:52

@murtazaalisurury509 2 ай бұрын

excellent work!

@YooAKang 2 ай бұрын

Episode 10? Any one could help me to...get in...?

@AdityaChaudhary-oo7pr 2 ай бұрын

Very nice

@rahultandon9749 2 ай бұрын

33:29 We have lots the very definition of history and that is why the emerging markets for history by a variety of manufacturers, all to the delight of the consumer

@rahultandon9749 2 ай бұрын

4:43 the medium is the message: in other words, the narrative style is the content

@Islamicepistemology 2 ай бұрын

Uttam

@shahsn1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@debayanbose9983 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤😊🎉

@aafatalam6949 2 ай бұрын

Sounds logical

@ObservantLearner 2 ай бұрын

👏👏👏

@rajivsharma6282 Ай бұрын

Good story telling

@mukeshkumar-gf5fh 2 ай бұрын

🎉🎉🎉

@pudur_artspudur_arts624 2 ай бұрын

Wahh! Maja aa gaya

@Rizwan-Ali 2 ай бұрын

The town Emperor Akbar born i visited multiple times, its a small town called Umarkot in Sindh, Pakistan i Thar desert.

@anandprasadsharma5067 2 ай бұрын

Please extend this series to atlest 18 or 20 Episodes its very informative and interesting 🙏🙏🙏

@geoSwaraj 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate the great lengths Mr. Arora has gone to find every nugget of info. that could be given a positive spin, while merely glossing over those that give Mughals a bad name. In complete contrast to his earlier episodes especially those with Hindu rulers. A very 'balanced' take indeed. 🙏

@christianfrommuslim 2 ай бұрын

@DesiBhoy 2 ай бұрын

@geoSwaraj Far from "glossing over" what gives Mughals a bad name today-alleged forced conversions, temple desecrations-I think Mr. Arora has tackled them quite directly and clearly. I suspect that you disagree with what he has to say about it, but that's very different from "glossing over" it.

@geoSwaraj 2 ай бұрын

@@DesiBhoy Can anyone disagree with facts? No. My quibble is with him picking and choosing very particular facts and highlighting those while deliberately ignoring others, so as to paint a particular picture that he desires; Instead of just laying down facts and letting us choose our narrative - like a proper historian!

@abhishekmhatre1554 4 күн бұрын

Ikr. And this kind of misrepresentation of history is precisely what leads to Hindu nationalism that people like Mr. Arora later decry.

@sheshpalyadav1168 2 ай бұрын

Sir pleas tanslate to hindi this Vidio!

@ShivaprakashYaragal 2 ай бұрын

I wonder why kings in north India failed to stop various invasions. Is it because they were not united? Or were there a unknown culture of defeatism?? There should be some research and commentary on this

@christianfrommuslim 2 ай бұрын

Good point. Perhaps it was lack of unity. Or lack of the religious zeal of their opposition. One important component not covered here, which helps us understand Asian and world history is the teachings of the foundational documents of Islam. The Quran, hadiths, sunnah - strongly encourage world conquest through vi.ol.ent force. That is likely part of the original impetus of expansion into India, although later rulers became more tolerant. In contrast, although Islam considers itself related to the prior monotheistic faiths of Judaism and Christianity, neither Moses, Jesus, nor any of their scriptures teach to use force to spread the faith. That is why regions influenced by these religions tend to be tolerant. --> Why not read the Bible today? Jesus Christ is the Satguru, Messiah, Dubh azeem, final sacrifice, and Savior.