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Category: Colonial

Posted in: Bangladesh Colonial Great Empires India Pakistan Podcast Season 10

10-2: The Persian

https://islamichistorypodcast.com/episode-player/2054/10-2-the-persian.mp3

Nader Shah, provoked by Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah’s failure to address Afghan incursions that disrupted Persian trade routes, an opportunity to exploit the weakened empire and expand his power.

Posted in: Bangladesh Colonial Great Empires India Pakistan Podcast Season 10

10-1: The Playboy

https://islamichistorypodcast.com/episode-player/2035/10-1-the-playboy.mp3

In this episode, we discuss Emperor Muhammad Shah Rangeela. His reign (1719–1748) is often remembered for its indulgence in luxury and neglect of governance. Known as the “playboy emperor,” he prioritized personal pleasures, art, and music over the pressing political and military challenges of the Mughal Empire.

Posted in: Asia Bangladesh Colonial India Pakistan Podcast Season 10

10-0: The Opening

https://islamichistorypodcast.com/episode-player/2027/10-0-the-opening.mp3

Season 10, the final chapter in the Mughal saga, is here.

Posted in: Abbasid Africa Americas Colonial Ethnicity Podcast West Africa

Bonus: Islam, Slavery, and Africa 3

Part 3 of a collaboration with Maajid Hussain of the Islamic Vibes Podcast discussing Islam, slavery, and Africa.

Posted in: Abbasid Africa Colonial Ethnicity Podcast West Africa

Bonus: Islam, Slavery, and Africa 2

What role did Muslims play in the African slave trade?

Posted in: Africa Colonial Ethnicity Podcast West Africa

Bonus: Sokoto Caliphate 2

With Uthman dan Fodio’s hijrah, the Sokoto Caliphate begins to take shape

Posted in: Africa Bonus Colonial Ethnicity Podcast

Bonus: Sokoto Caliphate 1

The Sokoto Caliphate was one of the most influential and famous sub-Saharan Islamic empires.

Posted in: Colonial Europe Great Wars Podcast Season 7

7-7: Tito And Yugoslavia

After two world wars, Bosnia is now part of Yugoslavia where Josep Tito rules.

Posted in: Colonial Europe Great Wars Podcast Season 7

7-6: Austria And Yugoslavia

Bosnia becomes part of the Austria-Hungary Kingdom.

Posted in: Colonial Podcast Saudi Arabia Season 6

6-6: The Saudis And Arabia

With Sharif Hussein losing British support, Abdul Aziz ibn Saud prepares to invade the Hijaz.

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