Is Aurangzeb the Villain in our History? Dr Audrey talks about her New Book about Indian History!

Описание: In this episode of the EON Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Audrey Truschke, Professor of South Asian History at Rutgers University and author of several acclaimed books, including Aurangzeb and India: 5,000 Years of History on the Subcontinent.

The conversation explores how history is written, remembered, and sometimes politicized across the Indian subcontinent. Dr. Truschke discusses the historical legacy of Aurangzeb, the Mughal Empire, and the challenges of separating historical evidence from modern national and religious narratives.

The discussion also examines how colonial interpretations, modern identity politics, and national storytelling in India and Pakistan shape public understanding of the past. Dr. Truschke explains the role of historians in working with evidence, confronting myths, and presenting complex historical realities.

The episode concludes with reflections on the broader history of the subcontinent — from early civilizations to the Mughal period — and why understanding shared history matters in today’s world.

This conversation is intended to promote historical literacy, critical thinking, and informed dialogue about South Asian history.

Chapters:
0:00 Aurangzeb’s historical legacy
0:44 Writing history in political times
3:16 Politicization of historical narratives
8:05 Aurangzeb as a Mughal ruler
9:02 Myths and misconceptions
13:41 National narratives in India and Pakistan
21:43 Role of historians
53:21 Culinary history of the samosa
57:48 Aurangzeb’s religious policies
1:11:15 Native vs foreign rulers

Topics discussed in this episode:

1. Aurangzeb and Mughal history
2. The politicization of history in South Asia
3. Colonial narratives and historical myths
4. Indian and Pakistani national identity debates
5. The role of historians and historical evidence
6. Fatwa-e-Alamgiri and Mughal governance
7. Cultural and culinary history of the subcontinent
8. Dr. Audrey Truschke’s latest book on 5,000 years of South Asian history


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