Islamic History Podcast

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We often overlook Islamic history as a learning tool. The history of Islam is not only important for Muslims, but important for everyone. Islam and the people who call themselves Muslims have made an enormous impact on our world. The Islamic History Podcast is about discovering that history in a fun and interesting way.

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9-2: The Mughals Part 2 - Akbar’s Death 18.09.2023 45:03

The death and legacy of Akbar the Great. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-2"

9-1: The Mughals Part 2 - Akbar’s Administration 11.09.2023 47:47

How did Akbar manage his sprawling empire? Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-1"

9-0: The Mughals Part 2 - Introduction 04.09.2023 9:45

Introducing Season 9 of the Islamic History Podcast where we continue the story of the Mughal Empire.

Afghanistan 1-1: The Chaos Begins 31.05.2023 44:52

The political history of Afghanistan from 1826 to 1978. It's not good.

The Umayyad Caliphate 2-13: Al-Andalus 31.05.2023 34:23

The Umayyad forces complete the conquest of North Africa, then cross over into Iberia.

The Umayyad Caliphate 2-11: Sindh 1 31.05.2023 31:33

Hajjaj ibn Yusuf sends his young cousin, Muhammad ibn al-Qasim, east to capture Sindh.

The Umayyad Caliphate 2-1: The Peacock Army 1 31.05.2023 31:08

Beginning of the Umayyad Caliphate Season 2. We recap Season 1, provide expectations for Season 2, and continue our discussion of Ibn al-Ash'ath's rebellion.

The Umayyad Caliphate 1-1: Introduction 30.05.2023 26:03

Discussing the development of the Islamic Caliphate from the death of Prophet Muhammad to the death of Ibn Zubayr.

Saladin 19 - The Battle of Hattin 30.05.2023 27:36

As-Salaamu Alaikum, welcome back to Islamic History Exclusive. This is the podcast exclusively for Patreon subscribers of the Islamic History Podcast. In this series, we are going over the life of Salahuddin al-Ayyubi known to the west as Saladin. In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the Battle of Hattin. But before we get into that, let's begin with a recap of where we are so far. 1. From 1...

Saladin 3: Crusader Conquest of Jerusalem 1 30.05.2023 29:05

The Crusaders have reached Jerusalem and prepare for a siege and assault.

Ibn Zubayr 6 - The Penitents and Mukhtar 30.05.2023 33:27

Ibn Zubayr's governor is in Kufah but the Shiite's do not recognize his authority. Two groups of Shiites are growing in Kufah and they want to get revenge for Husayn ibn Ali's death.

8-16: The Mughals Part 1 - Akbar and Religion 17.04.2023 31:45

Akbar tries to remove all religious divisions in his empire by creating a new religion. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-16"

8-15: The Mughals Part 1 - Akbar and the Rajputs 10.04.2023 31:03

Akbar neutralizes the Rajputs using a combination of diplomacy and warfare. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-16"

8-14: The Mughals Part 1 - Akbar and his Handlers 03.04.2023 31:31

Akbar is only a teenager when he becomes the Mughal emperor and everyone wants a piece of him. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-14"

8-13: The Mughals Part 1 - Humayun and Akbar 27.03.2023 30:54

India is in chaos and the people want Humayun to come back. Can he pull off one of the greatest comebacks in history? Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-13"

8-12: The Mughals Part 1 - Humayun and the Safavids 20.03.2023 30:49

After losing his empire, Humayun receives help from an unlikely source: the Safavid Empire. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-12"

8-11: The Mughals Part 1 - Humayun and the Portuguese 13.03.2023 32:56

As Humayun struggles to establish his authority, Portugal struggles to create a new trade network in the subcontinent. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-11"

8-10: The Mughals Part 1 - Babur and the Afghans 06.03.2023 31:48

With the Rajputs pacified for the time being, Babur turns his attention to his Afghan enemies. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-10"

8-9: The Mughals Part 1 - Babur and the Rajputs 27.02.2023 32:48

Babur has two major obstacles standing in his way in India. One of them, is the Rajputs, a mighty warrior caste. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-9"

8-8: The Mughals Part 1 - Babur and India 20.02.2023 34:03

Babur begins his first raids into India setting the stage for the establishment of the Mughal Dynasty. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-8"

8-7: The Mughals Part 1 - Babur and the Uzbeks 13.02.2023 29:06

Babur begins his invasion of Afghanistan but has to deal with the Uzbek warlord, Shaybani Khan. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-7"

8-6: The Mughals Part 1 - Babur and Samarkand 06.02.2023 30:43

The early life of Babur and his attempts to capture Samarkand. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-6"

8-5: The Mughals Part 1 - Tamerlane and Asia 30.01.2023 38:23

Discussing the rise and conquests of Timur the Lame. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-5"

8-4: The Mughals Part 1 - Civil War and Mongols 23.01.2023 31:24

Discussing the breakup of the Mongol Empire. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-4"

8-3: The Mughals Part 1 - Baghdad and Mongols 16.01.2023 32:34

Hulegu Khan and the Ilkhanate initiated a siege on the Abbasid capital of Baghdad in 1258. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-3"