• Alexander the Brute: Building Empires in the Ancient World

  • Sep 6 2021
  • Length: 34 mins
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Alexander the Brute: Building Empires in the Ancient World

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  • The invasion of Alexander III of Macedon is a landmark event in South Asian history. Join Anirudh as he explores the conqueror's camp, meets an Indian mercenary who served in Alexander's campaigns, and uncovers the mystery of the fall of the Nanda dynasty and the rise of the mighty Gangetic empire of the Mauryas that succeeded them.

    Anirudh is trying to bring the history of South Asia alive though hard research and great storytelling. Please help him out on this labour of love at

    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/akanisetti
    Alternatively, you can donate at paypal.me/akanisetti or through UPI at anirudh.kanisetti@okhdfcbank to get the same rewards - including community access, illustrations from South Asian history, and more!

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    Follow Anirudh on Instagram @aniryuddha, @cholabhaturaempire, or @connectedhistories for more irreverent, critically-researched content on South Asia's incredible history.

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