South Indian History

This sweeping narrative conveys the history of Indian people in South Africa. From the first indentured Indians arriving in Natal in 1860, the book weaves together seismic events–Mahatma Gandhi’s campaign of resistance, the independence of India, the coming of apartheid and the threat of mass expulsions–with the texture of everyday life.

WINNER OF THE BRITISH ACADEMY BOOK PRIZE FOR GLOBAL CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING SHORTLISTED FOR THE PEN-HESSEL TILTMAN PRIZE 2021 LONGLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2021 ‘Helps re-centre how we look at the world’ PETER FRANKOPAN ‘Global history at its finest’ SUNIL AMRITH ‘A master...

Experience the epic rise and fall of empires in this sweeping world history of South Asia's cultural evolution. Perfect for your daily commute, this captivating narrative trades dry dates for the dramatic survival of ancient civilizations. Journey seamlessly from the vanished towns of the Indus...

Uncover the lost empires and philosophical awakenings of ancient history that forged a thriving subcontinent. Instead of a dry timeline of forgotten rulers, dive into a living, breathing world where raging monsoons and shifting river valleys dictated the rise and fall of magnificent urban cities...

Uncover the epic history of ancient empires and vibrant coastal trade that forged modern South India's cultural identity. Whether you are preparing for a journey abroad or seeking an immersive escape during your daily commute, this evocative narrative transports you through thousands of years of...

Uncover the epic maritime history of a forgotten Asian empire that transformed the Indian Ocean through naval supremacy. From the fertile riverine plains of the Kaveri delta to the sprawling trade routes of Southeast Asia, experience a sweeping narrative of ambition and conquest. Perfect for...

Uncover three millennia of brutal warfare and brilliant military strategy that forged the Indian subcontinent's destiny. From ancient chariot clashes to modern high-altitude nuclear standoffs, experience the visceral reality of combat through the eyes of front-line soldiers and cunning...

Explore five millennia of epic history and cultural blending in this immersive non-fiction chronicle of ancient empires. Perfect for your daily commute, this vivid audio experience transforms dry dates into a dramatic saga of rising powers and shifting civilizations. Whether you are relaxing at...