Bestsellers
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The Anarchy
- The Relentless Rise of the East India Company
- By: William Dalrymple
- Narrated by: Sid Sagar
- Length: 15 hrs and 43 mins
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The Anarchy tells the remarkable story of how one of the world’s most magnificent empires disintegrated and came to be replaced by a dangerously unregulated private company....
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excellent book but awkward narration
- By TexasVC on 02-25-20
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Behind the Beautiful Forevers
- Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity
- By: Katherine Boo
- Narrated by: Sunil Malhotra
- Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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In this breathtaking book by Pulitzer Prize winner Katherine Boo, a bewildering age of global change and inequality is made human through the dramatic story of families striving toward a better life in Annawadi, a makeshift settlement in the shadow of luxury hotels....
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An Antidote for Shantaram
- By Dr. on 06-14-12
By: Katherine Boo
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Man-Eaters of Kumaon
- By: Jim Corbett
- Narrated by: Clay Lomakayu
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Her tracks now–as she carried away the girl–led into the wilderness of rocks, some acres in extent, where the going was both difficult and dangerous....
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By chapter 3 you want the tigers to eat him
- By Drone Boy on 01-06-24
By: Jim Corbett
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An Autobiography
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth
- By: Mohandas - Mahatma K. Gandhi
- Narrated by: Bill Wallace
- Length: 18 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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A holy man to Hindus, a hero to Muslims, and a criminal to the British, Mohandas K. Gandhi was an inspiring figure of the 20th century....
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Narration disappointment
- By Antonia on 06-23-11
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The Vortex
- A True Story of History’s Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation
- By: Scott Carney, Jason Miklian
- Narrated by: Vikas Adam
- Length: 15 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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The deadliest storm in modern history ripped Pakistan in two and led the world to the brink of nuclear war when American and Soviet forces converged in the Bay of Bengal....
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One of the Best books this year!
- By Nazir on 05-26-22
By: Scott Carney, and others
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The Shortest History of India
- From the World's Oldest Civilization to Its Largest Democracy—A Retelling for Our Times
- By: John Zubrzycki
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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5,000 years of history—from the Bhagavad Gita to Bollywood—fill this masterful portrait of the world's most populous nation and a rising global power....
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Excellent Short Intro
- By Kindle Customer on 04-30-24
By: John Zubrzycki
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The Anarchy
- The Relentless Rise of the East India Company
- By: William Dalrymple
- Narrated by: Sid Sagar
- Length: 15 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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The Anarchy tells the remarkable story of how one of the world’s most magnificent empires disintegrated and came to be replaced by a dangerously unregulated private company....
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excellent book but awkward narration
- By TexasVC on 02-25-20
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Behind the Beautiful Forevers
- Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity
- By: Katherine Boo
- Narrated by: Sunil Malhotra
- Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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In this breathtaking book by Pulitzer Prize winner Katherine Boo, a bewildering age of global change and inequality is made human through the dramatic story of families striving toward a better life in Annawadi, a makeshift settlement in the shadow of luxury hotels....
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An Antidote for Shantaram
- By Dr. on 06-14-12
By: Katherine Boo
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Man-Eaters of Kumaon
- By: Jim Corbett
- Narrated by: Clay Lomakayu
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Her tracks now–as she carried away the girl–led into the wilderness of rocks, some acres in extent, where the going was both difficult and dangerous....
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By chapter 3 you want the tigers to eat him
- By Drone Boy on 01-06-24
By: Jim Corbett
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An Autobiography
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth
- By: Mohandas - Mahatma K. Gandhi
- Narrated by: Bill Wallace
- Length: 18 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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A holy man to Hindus, a hero to Muslims, and a criminal to the British, Mohandas K. Gandhi was an inspiring figure of the 20th century....
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Narration disappointment
- By Antonia on 06-23-11
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The Vortex
- A True Story of History’s Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation
- By: Scott Carney, Jason Miklian
- Narrated by: Vikas Adam
- Length: 15 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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The deadliest storm in modern history ripped Pakistan in two and led the world to the brink of nuclear war when American and Soviet forces converged in the Bay of Bengal....
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One of the Best books this year!
- By Nazir on 05-26-22
By: Scott Carney, and others
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The Shortest History of India
- From the World's Oldest Civilization to Its Largest Democracy—A Retelling for Our Times
- By: John Zubrzycki
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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5,000 years of history—from the Bhagavad Gita to Bollywood—fill this masterful portrait of the world's most populous nation and a rising global power....
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Excellent Short Intro
- By Kindle Customer on 04-30-24
By: John Zubrzycki
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Koh-i-Noor
- The History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond
- By: Anita Anand, William Dalrymple
- Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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The first comprehensive and authoritative history of the Koh-i-Noor, arguably the most celebrated and mythologised jewel in the world....
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Fascinating
- By Jean on 07-08-17
By: Anita Anand, and others
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The British in India
- A Social History of the Raj
- By: David Gilmour
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 23 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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An immersive portrait of the lives in India, from the seventeenth century to Independence, The British in India weaves a rich tapestry of the everyday experiences of the Britons who found themselves in “the jewel in the crown” of the British Empire....
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Superb. Loved every beautifully read minute!
- By Rosemary Wells on 01-31-19
By: David Gilmour
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Sixteen Stormy Days
- The Story of the First Amendment to the Constitution of India
- By: Tripurdaman Singh
- Narrated by: Mikhail Sen
- Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
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Sixteen Stormy Days explores the contentious legacy of the First Amendment to India's Constitution which drastically curbed freedom of speech, restricted freedom against discrimination and circumscribed the right to property....
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No Beast So Fierce
- The Terrifying True Story of the Champawat Tiger, the Deadliest Animal in History
- By: Dane Huckelbridge
- Narrated by: Corey Snow
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
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A gripping true account of the deadliest animal of all time, the Champawat Tiger - responsible for killing more than 400 humans in Northern India and Nepal in the first decade of the 20th century - and the legendary hunter who finally brought it down....
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Needed more tiger
- By RealWoman8 on 03-18-19
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Pasión india
- By: Javier Moro
- Narrated by: Nerea Alfonso Mercado
- Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins
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El 28 enero de 1908, una española de 17 años, sentada a lomos de un elefante lujosamente enjaezado, hace su entrada en una pequeña ciudad del norte de la India....
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Fantástico
- By P. Perdomo on 01-21-22
By: Javier Moro
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Coming Out as Dalit
- A Memoir of Surviving India's Caste System (Updated Edition)
- By: Yashica Dutt
- Narrated by: Janina Edwards
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
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Born into a "formerly untouchable manual-scavenging family in small-town India," Yashica Dutt was taught from a young age to not appear “Dalit looking.” Although prejudice against Dalits, who compose 25% of the population, has been illegal since 1950, caste-ism in India is alive and well....
By: Yashica Dutt
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Breaking the Mold
- India’s Untraveled Path to Prosperity
- By: Raghuram G. Rajan, Rohit Lamba
- Narrated by: Homer Todiwala
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
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The whole world has a stake in India’s future, and that future hinges on whether India can develop its economy and deliver for its population—now the world’s largest—while staying democratic.
By: Raghuram G. Rajan, and others
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The Corporation That Changed the World
- How the East India Company Shaped the Modern Multinational
- By: Nick Robins
- Narrated by: Simon Barber
- Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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The English East India Company was the mother of the modern multinational....
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Not what I expect from a history book
- By Bobby on 10-09-18
By: Nick Robins
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The Trauma of Caste
- A Dalit Feminist Meditation on Survivorship, Healing, and Abolition
- By: Thenmozhi Soundararajan, Tarana Burke - foreword, Aishah Shahidah Simmons, and others
- Narrated by: Thenmozhi Soundararajan
- Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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An urgent call to action to end caste apartheid, grounded in Dalit feminist abolition and engaged Buddhism....
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This is a game changer!
- By Todd Mclaughlin on 07-27-23
By: Thenmozhi Soundararajan, and others
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The Great Partition
- The Making of India and Pakistan
- By: Yasmin Khan
- Narrated by: Jeed Saddy
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
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This new edition of Yasmin Khan's reappraisal of the tumultuous India-Pakistan Partition features an introduction reflecting on the latest research and on ways in which commemoration of the Partition has changed, and considers the Partition in light of the current refugee crisis....
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Good book on a fascinating subject, but...
- By Eric W Thomas on 06-12-23
By: Yasmin Khan
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Sophia
- Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary
- By: Anita Anand
- Narrated by: Tania Rodriguez
- Length: 17 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1876 Sophia Duleep Singh was born into Indian royalty. Her father, Maharajah Duleep Singh, was heir to the Kingdom of the Sikhs. But Sophia transcended her heritage to devote herself to battling injustice and inequality, a far cry from the life to which she was born....
By: Anita Anand
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The Taliban Shuffle
- Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan
- By: Kim Barker
- Narrated by: Kirsten Potter
- Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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A true-life Catch-22 set in the deeply dysfunctional countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan, by one of the region’s longest-serving correspondents....
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Warring Your Way to Peace Does Not Work
- By Sue on 09-01-12
By: Kim Barker
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Indian Sun
- The Life and Music of Ravi Shankar
- By: Oliver Craske
- Narrated by: Sohm Kapila
- Length: 22 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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The definitive biography of Ravi Shankar, one of the most influential musicians and composers of the 20th century, told with the cooperation of his estate, family, and friends....
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The Narrator Absolutely BUTCHERS pronounciations
- By The Circumspect Shopper 😳 on 06-19-21
By: Oliver Craske
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To Love and Be Loved
- A Personal Portrait of Mother Teresa
- By: Jim Towey
- Narrated by: Jim Towey
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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From a trusted advisor and devoted friend of Mother Teresa comes an extraordinary firsthand account of the miraculous woman behind the saint....
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Best book I've read in a long time
- By John on 04-02-24
By: Jim Towey
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The Great Mughals and Their India
- By: Dirk Collier
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 14 hrs and 18 mins
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A fascinating and riveting saga that brings alive a spectacular bygone era, The Great Mughals and Their India is a definitive, comprehensive and engrossing chronicle of one of the greatest dynasties of the world—the Mughal—from its founder Babur to Bahadur Shah Zafar....
By: Dirk Collier
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A Concise History of Modern India
- By: Barbara Metcalf, Thomas Metcalf
- Narrated by: Raj Ghatak
- Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
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A Concise History of Modern India, by Barbara D. Metcalf and Thomas R. Metcalf, has become a classic in the field since it was first published in 2001. As a fresh interpretation of Indian history from the Mughals to the present, it has informed students across the world....
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Soporific.
- By Amazon Customer on 06-06-19
By: Barbara Metcalf, and others
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Our Moon Has Blood Clots
- A Memoir of a Lost Home in Kashmir
- By: Rahul Pandita
- Narrated by: Shirshendu Banerjee
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
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Rahul Pandita was fourteen years old when he was forced to leave his home in Srinagar along with his family. They were Kashmiri Pandits—the Hindu minority within a Muslim-majority Kashmir that was by 1990 becoming increasingly agitated with the cries of 'Azaadi' from India....
By: Rahul Pandita
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History of Asia
- Explore the Magnificent Histories, Culture, Mythology, Folklore, Wars, Legends, Stories, Achievements & More of China, Japan & India: 3 Books in 1
- By: History Brought Alive
- Narrated by: Rodney Harter
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Join us on a discovery from the ancient origins to the present days of the most fascinating civilizations in Asia. Included in this amazing three-book collection are The History of China, History of India, and Japanese History....
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Great read
- By Spencer Farrar on 01-23-23
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History of India
- A Concise Introduction to Indian History, Culture, Mythology, Religion, Gandhi, Characters, Empires, Achievements & More Throughout the Ages
- By: History Brought Alive
- Narrated by: R. E. Harter
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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India has a rich history covering thousands of years, civilizations, the rise of religions and empires, British rule, revolution, independence, and much more. In this book, we explore the magnificent history of India, from its ancient origins to its independence as a free nation....
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Very informative .
- By Medmax007 on 05-15-23
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Historia de la India: Desde la prehistoria hasta la modernida [History of India: From Prehistory to Modernism]
- By: Online Studio Productions
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 1 hr and 51 mins
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Eelato de un país exótico, insondable y legendario que atrae a viajeros de todas partes del mundo. Para entenderla mejor, nos remontamos a sus primeros pobladores....
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Muy Buena historia
- By rosamaria lazaro on 09-14-23
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Ancient India
- A Captivating Guide to Ancient Indian History, Starting from the Beginning of the Indus Valley Civilization Through the Invasion of Alexander the Great to the Mauryan Empire
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 3 hrs
- Unabridged
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From the first agricultural settlement more than 7,000 years ago to the Indian campaign of Alexander the Great and the vast Maurya Empire, ancient India tells a story interweaved with captivating legends and cultural legacy....
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ancient india
- By evelyn sill on 01-16-22
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Indian Summer
- The Secret History of the End of an Empire
- By: Alex von Tunzelmann
- Narrated by: Nicola Barber
- Length: 15 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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At the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, the British Empire withdrew from India, igniting the exhilaration and turmoil of a newly free society....
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Such an interesting piece of History made easy
- By Diego on 01-23-12
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Age of Pandemics (1817-1920)
- How They Shaped India and the World
- By: Chinmay Tumbe
- Narrated by: Abhishek Ajay Sharma
- Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
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The Age of Pandemics chronicles the many facets of the cholera, plague and influenza pandemics, which claimed over 70 million lives between 1817 and 1920, with India being the epicenter in all these episodes....
By: Chinmay Tumbe
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The Past as Present
- Forging Contemporary Identities Through History
- By: Romila Thapar
- Narrated by: Manisha Sethi
- Length: 15 hrs and 48 mins
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Well-researched and thoroughly accessible, this volume is sure to become essential listening for those interested in Indian history and religion....
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Excellent introduction to Indian historiography
- By Jean Burke-Spraker on 01-08-22
By: Romila Thapar
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The Sikh Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Origins, Battles, and Legacy of the 19th-Century Anglo-Sikh Conflicts
- Exploring India’s Past
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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In this audiobook, the astonishing chronicle of the Sikh Empire unfolds, revealing a story of valor, resilience, and the fierce clash of empires. This audiobook is a portal to a bygone era, where the Sikh Army, hailed as the most formidable Indian force the British ever encountered, carved a 200,000-square-mile empire in the heart of the Punjab.
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Breaking the Mold
- India’s Untraveled Path to Prosperity
- By: Raghuram G. Rajan, Rohit Lamba
- Narrated by: Homer Todiwala
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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The whole world has a stake in India’s future, and that future hinges on whether India can develop its economy and deliver for its population—now the world’s largest—while staying democratic.
By: Raghuram G. Rajan, and others
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Punjab
- A Tale of State Terrorism, Persecution, Econocide, and Genocide
- By: Bakhshish Singh Sandhu MD
- Narrated by: Ray Jericho
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Ever since the partition of the Indian subcontinent on August 15, 1947, into India and Pakistan, the erstwhile country of Punjab (the Indian-Punjab) has been occupied and colonized by India. A process of alien subjugation, domination, and exploitation of the Sikh state that began with the British colonization continues under the Republic of India. India is not only using Punjab's land and resources for itself but has also proceeded to destroy Sikh national, religious, linguistic, and cultural identity.
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Empires of the Indus
- The Story of a River
- By: Alice Albinia
- Narrated by: Alice Albinia
- Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Following the mighty river upstream, this highly acclaimed, award-winning travelogue takes the listener on a voyage through 2000 miles of spectacular landscapes and fiercely contested territory, and back through 5000 years of rich and eventful history.
By: Alice Albinia
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Ashoka
- Portrait of a Philosopher King
- By: Patrick Olivelle
- Narrated by: Neil Shah
- Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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In this deeply researched book, Patrick Olivelle draws on Ashoka's inscriptions and on the art and architecture he pioneered to craft a detailed picture of Ashoka as a ruler, a Buddhist, a moral philosopher, and an ecumenist who governed a vast multiethnic, multi-linguistic, and multi-religious empire.
By: Patrick Olivelle
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A Letter to a Hindu
- By: Leo Tolstoy
- Narrated by: Michael Goodrick
- Length: 40 mins
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A Letter to a Hindu (also known as "A Letter to a Hindoo") was a letter written by Leo Tolstoy to Tarak Nath Das on 14 December 1908. The letter was written in response to two letters sent by Das, seeking support from the Russian author and thinker for India's independence from colonial rule. In A Letter to a Hindu, Tolstoy argued that only through the principle of love could the Indian people gain independence from colonial rule.
By: Leo Tolstoy
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The Sikh Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Origins, Battles, and Legacy of the 19th-Century Anglo-Sikh Conflicts
- Exploring India’s Past
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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In this audiobook, the astonishing chronicle of the Sikh Empire unfolds, revealing a story of valor, resilience, and the fierce clash of empires. This audiobook is a portal to a bygone era, where the Sikh Army, hailed as the most formidable Indian force the British ever encountered, carved a 200,000-square-mile empire in the heart of the Punjab.
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Breaking the Mold
- India’s Untraveled Path to Prosperity
- By: Raghuram G. Rajan, Rohit Lamba
- Narrated by: Homer Todiwala
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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The whole world has a stake in India’s future, and that future hinges on whether India can develop its economy and deliver for its population—now the world’s largest—while staying democratic.
By: Raghuram G. Rajan, and others
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Punjab
- A Tale of State Terrorism, Persecution, Econocide, and Genocide
- By: Bakhshish Singh Sandhu MD
- Narrated by: Ray Jericho
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Ever since the partition of the Indian subcontinent on August 15, 1947, into India and Pakistan, the erstwhile country of Punjab (the Indian-Punjab) has been occupied and colonized by India. A process of alien subjugation, domination, and exploitation of the Sikh state that began with the British colonization continues under the Republic of India. India is not only using Punjab's land and resources for itself but has also proceeded to destroy Sikh national, religious, linguistic, and cultural identity.
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Empires of the Indus
- The Story of a River
- By: Alice Albinia
- Narrated by: Alice Albinia
- Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Following the mighty river upstream, this highly acclaimed, award-winning travelogue takes the listener on a voyage through 2000 miles of spectacular landscapes and fiercely contested territory, and back through 5000 years of rich and eventful history.
By: Alice Albinia
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Ashoka
- Portrait of a Philosopher King
- By: Patrick Olivelle
- Narrated by: Neil Shah
- Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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In this deeply researched book, Patrick Olivelle draws on Ashoka's inscriptions and on the art and architecture he pioneered to craft a detailed picture of Ashoka as a ruler, a Buddhist, a moral philosopher, and an ecumenist who governed a vast multiethnic, multi-linguistic, and multi-religious empire.
By: Patrick Olivelle
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A Letter to a Hindu
- By: Leo Tolstoy
- Narrated by: Michael Goodrick
- Length: 40 mins
- Unabridged
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A Letter to a Hindu (also known as "A Letter to a Hindoo") was a letter written by Leo Tolstoy to Tarak Nath Das on 14 December 1908. The letter was written in response to two letters sent by Das, seeking support from the Russian author and thinker for India's independence from colonial rule. In A Letter to a Hindu, Tolstoy argued that only through the principle of love could the Indian people gain independence from colonial rule.
By: Leo Tolstoy
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Shri Ram Mandir
- Unveiled: Faith, Politics, and Culture
- By: Om Chaitanya
- Narrated by: Tim Freeberg-Renwick
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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In "Shri Ram Mandir Unveiled: Faith, Politics, and Culture," delve into the heart of one of India's most significant cultural and religious landmarks—the Ram Mandir. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the historical, political, and cultural dimensions surrounding the construction of the Ram Mandir, providing listeners with a nuanced understanding of its profound impact on Indian society.
By: Om Chaitanya
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Headstrap
- Legends and Lore from the Climbing Sherpas of Darjeeling
- By: Deepa Balsavar, Nandini Purandare
- Narrated by: Jeed Saddy
- Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Over the course of a decade, authors Nandini Purandare and Deepa Balsavar conducted a series of interviews with Sherpas from Darjeeling, as well as their family members, descendants, friends, and contemporary climbers. Headstrap weaves a vivid tapestry of this particular Sherpa community, giving them the recognition in mountaineering literature that they deserve.
By: Deepa Balsavar, and others
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India Was One
- By: An Indian
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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...Suddenly, he saw something shiny at the bottom of the abyss. He squinted to see what it was. He ran back to his binoculars and turned them to see what it was. Sharp barbed wires that separated the two mountains came into focus. He had come as far as he could in his country. But she was standing in another country. He was in South India and she was in North India... Have you ever imagined India being divided into two countries? What happens to the millions of Indians who are from South India but are now residing in North India? Kaahi & Jai were two such people who got trapped in this ...
By: An Indian
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The Trial of the Maharaja
- The Fearless Indian King Who Exposed the British
- By: Debleena Majumdar
- Narrated by: Prateek Dutt Sharma
- Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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1775: British East India Company had won the battles of Plassey and Buxar. Their devastating tax measures and government machinery led to the Great Bengal Famine. Even as the masses struggled for survival, the Company was on a steady path towards maximizing profits and becoming the undisputed rulers of Bengal. Maharaja Nanda Kumar was an influential landowner in Bengal, who had been put in charge for revenue collection by the Company. He stumbled upon the elaborate game of money laundering and corruption with one man behind it all–Warren Hastings.
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Untold Indian
- A Region-by-Region Gastronomic Adventure Through the Colors of Indian Food
- By: Nikita Patel
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
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Embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of India with "Untold India: A Region-by-Region Gastronomic Adventure Through the Colors of Indian Food". The author brings you the ultimate guide to dive deep into the rich and diverse culinary traditions of each region, guaranteeing a truly captivating adventure. Now, you can satisfy your curiosity and immerse yourself in the hidden gems of Indian cuisine. No more missing out on lesser-known culinary traditions or struggling with finding authentic recipes. From popular dishes to secret delights, this book celebrates India's ...
By: Nikita Patel
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Understanding the Mughal Empire from the Unusual Perspective of Jahanara Begum
- By: Derek Dwight Anderson
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 34 mins
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This volume in a series of world history case studies celebrates the life of the Mughal princess Jahanara—a woman who challenges Western stereotypes of Muslim women. Once bestowed the honorary title “king of queens,” Jahanara commanded significant power in the Mughal court, serving as mediator, confidant, benefactor and visionary. A noted poet, a deft businesswoman, and a devoted Sufi, Jahanara combined practically with spirituality, thereby providing us with a unique window for understanding politics, economics, and religious conflicts mid-seventeenth century India. Her relationships...
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With Blood and Flame
- How the British Empire changed Bengal
- By: Fazle Chowdhury
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 22 hrs and 19 mins
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A significant contribution to how the British empire left the richest Indian province in tatters as Fazle Chowdhury makes a sharp rebuttal to the belief that the “British had civilized India” Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, noted author Fazle Chowdhury unveils the brutal realities of British oppression and abuse, emphasizing their enduring consequences for present-day India. Delving into the economic interests that fueled the British Empire's rule in Bengal and exposing the systematic exploitation of the region's abundant resources and the devastating famines ...
By: Fazle Chowdhury
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The Incarcerations
- By: Alpa Shah
- Narrated by: Tania Rodrigues
- Length: 19 hrs and 42 mins
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The world’s largest democracy is facing the greatest challenge since the end of British colonial rule in 1947. The Incarcerations tells the remarkable and chilling story of the unravelling of Indian democracy through the Bhima Koregaon case, in which 16 people (the BK-16) – scholars, lawyers, democratic rights activists, artists and poets – have been imprisoned, without credible evidence and without trial, for waging war against the Indian state as Maoist terrorists.
By: Alpa Shah
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Empires of the Indus
- By: Alice Albinia
- Narrated by: Alice Albinia
- Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins
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The Indus rises in Tibet, flows west across India, and south through Pakistan. For millennia it has been worshipped as a god; for centuries used as a tool of imperial expansion. Empires of the Indus follows the river upstream and back in time, taking the listener on a voyage through two thousand miles of geography and more than five thousand years of history redolent with contemporary importance.
By: Alice Albinia
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India's Struggle for Independence
- By: Bipan Chandra
- Narrated by: Derek Denzil
- Length: 19 hrs and 47 mins
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Designed for ardent history enthusiasts, India's Struggle for Independence is one of the most exhaustive and precise accounts of the struggle of Indian Independence ever written in the literary world. Written and edited by five expert authors, it presents a detailed outlook on one of the most important periods in Indian history.
By: Bipan Chandra
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Voices of Dissent
- An Essay
- By: Romila Thapar
- Narrated by: Gautam Patel
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
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Written by one of India’s best-known public intellectuals, Voices of Dissent has immense relevance. It is essential listening for anyone who contemplates not only the Indian past but also the direction in which society and the nation is headed.
By: Romila Thapar
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The Arthashastra by Chanakya (Kautilya)
- New Modern Edition
- By: Chanakya, Kautilya
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins
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Max Weber declared that compared to the Arthashastra, Machiavelli's "The Prince" is harmless. The Arthashastra -- "The science of politics and political economy" -- is an extended treatise on how to found and rule an empire. The author Chanyaka (also known as Kautilya) was the masterful advisor to ruler Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan empire, one of the greatest our world has ever seen.
By: Chanakya, and others