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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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United States

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes

9-9: Aurangzeb’s Problems

11/19/2023
The Marathas and the Deccan are problems for Aurangzeb

Duration:00:49:43

9-8: Aurangzeb’s Brothers

11/12/2023
A winner emerges from the fratricidal war.

Duration:00:44:15

9-7: Shah Jahan’s Sons

11/5/2023
The fratricidal war begins.

Duration:00:51:28

9-6: Shah Jahan’s Ambition

10/29/2023
Shah Jahan's ambitions cause problems for the Mughals.

Duration:00:49:24

9-5: Shah Jahan’s Rise

10/22/2023
The death of Jahangir and the rise of Shah Jahan

Duration:00:39:36

Bonus: Gaza 2023

10/15/2023
Discussing the recent events in Gaza

Duration:00:25:39

9-4: Jahangir’s Troubles

10/4/2023
As Jahangir grows sicker and more dependent on his wife and opium, a political scuffle begins.

Duration:00:25:17

9-3: Jehangir’s Family

9/24/2023
Jehangir deals with a rebellion led by his son.

Duration:00:36:52

9-2: Akbar’s Death

9/17/2023
The death and legacy of Akbar the Great.

Duration:00:45:03

9-1: Akbar’s Administration

9/10/2023
How did Akbar manage his sprawling empire?

Duration:00:47:47

9-0 Introduction

9/3/2023
Introducing Season 9 of the Islamic History Podcast where we continue the story of the Mughal Empire.

Duration:00:09:45

Afghanistan 1-1: The Chaos Begins

5/30/2023
The political history of Afghanistan from 1826 to 1978. It's not good.

Duration:00:44:52

The Umayyad Caliphate 2-13: Al-Andalus

5/30/2023
The Umayyad forces complete the conquest of North Africa, then cross over into Iberia.

Duration:00:34:23

The Umayyad Caliphate 2-11: Sindh 1

5/30/2023
Hajjaj ibn Yusuf sends his young cousin, Muhammad ibn al-Qasim, east to capture Sindh.

Duration:00:31:33

The Umayyad Caliphate 2-1: The Peacock Army 1

5/30/2023
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.

Duration:00:31:08

The Umayyad Caliphate 1-1: Introduction

5/30/2023
Discussing the development of the Islamic Caliphate from the death of Prophet Muhammad to the death of Ibn Zubayr.

Duration:00:26:03

Saladin 19 - The Battle of Hattin

5/29/2023
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 1183 to 1185, Salahuddin launches several raids into Frankish Palestine and Transjordan 2. The Franks, stymied by infighting and weak leadership, are unable to respond appropriately 3. Baldwin IV dies in 1186 and his eight-year-old nephew, Baldwin V takes the throne 4. Salahuddin falls gravely ill in the winter of 1186 and his empire almost disintegrates 5. Once he recovers, Salahuddin makes peace with the Zengis and Mosul becomes a vassal And with that, let’s discuss the Battle of Hattin, one of the most important events in Muslim history.

Duration:00:27:36

Saladin 3: Crusader Conquest of Jerusalem 1

5/29/2023
The Crusaders have reached Jerusalem and prepare for a siege and assault.

Duration:00:29:05

Ibn Zubayr 6 - The Penitents and Mukhtar

5/29/2023
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.

Duration:00:33:27

8-16: Akbar and Religion

4/17/2023
Akbar tries to remove all religious divisions in his empire by creating a new religion.

Duration:00:31:45