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History of India
- A Captivating Guide to Ancient India, Medieval Indian History, and Modern India Including Stories of The Maurya Empire, the British Raj, Mahatma Gandhi, and More
- Narrated by: Randy Whitlow
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
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If you want to discover the captivating history of India, then pay attention....
India is a land of mystery, richness, and deep spiritual discovery. Every facet of this ancient land seems scented with the famous spices that lured European traders to its shores more than five centuries ago. Here, Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, and Buddhists live shoulder to shoulder in a crowded world of multiple gods and juxtaposed pilgrimage routes, each one perfectly peaceful in their own beliefs and traditions.
In History of India: A Captivating Guide to Ancient India, Medieval Indian History, and Modern India Including Stories of the Maurya Empire, the British Raj, Mahatma Gandhi, and More, you will discover topics such as:
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- Babur and the Mughal Empire
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- East India Company Rule
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- The Caste System
- Mohandas Gandhi
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- Murray Kerrigan
- 14-02-2020
Disappointing
I was disappointed with this audio book as it was superficial, skimming over subjects. It didn't add any more insight than what I could have gotten from Wikipedia. It read as a list of events. I was looking for more.
The narrator North American twang was very pronounced and I found myself switching off.
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