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
- 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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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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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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Pasión india
- By: Javier Moro
- Narrated by: Nerea Alfonso Mercado
- Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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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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Capitalism
- A Ghost Story
- By: Arundhati Roy
- Narrated by: Vaishali Sharma
- Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Capitalism examines the dark side of democracy in contemporary India, and shows how the demands of globalized capitalism has subjugated billions of people....
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Courageous Reporting
- By Doug - Audible on 03-31-15
By: Arundhati Roy
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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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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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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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Pasión india
- By: Javier Moro
- Narrated by: Nerea Alfonso Mercado
- Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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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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Capitalism
- A Ghost Story
- By: Arundhati Roy
- Narrated by: Vaishali Sharma
- Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Capitalism examines the dark side of democracy in contemporary India, and shows how the demands of globalized capitalism has subjugated billions of people....
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Courageous Reporting
- By Doug - Audible on 03-31-15
By: Arundhati Roy
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Azadi
- Freedom. Fascism. Fiction.
- By: Arundhati Roy
- Narrated by: Shaheen Khan
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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The chant of Azadi! - Urdu for "freedom!" - is the slogan of the freedom struggle in Kashmir against what Kashmiris see as the Indian Occupation. Ironically it has also become the chant of millions on the streets of India against the project of Hindu Nationalism....
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Eye opener to all the fascist practices in India
- By Samanvitha on 02-02-21
By: Arundhati Roy
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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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History of India
- A Captivating Guide to Ancient India, Medieval Indian History, and Modern India Including Stories of The Maurya Empire, the British Raj, Mahatma Gandhi, and More
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Randy Whitlow
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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India is a land of mystery, richness, and deep spiritual discovery. Every facet of this ancient land seems scented with the famous spices that lured European traders to its shores more than five centuries ago....
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Amazing! Short but comprehensive at the same time
- By Rahul Paranjape on 11-07-19
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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 Raj
- A Captivating Guide to the British in India, Starting from the Indian Rebellion of 1857 to the Indian Independence Act of 1947
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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The British presence in India lasted for nearly 350 years, but only the last 90 were under the direct rule of the British government. To some, 90 years might seem a short period to write a history book about....
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Not recommended. Too dry & academic
- By tpritch on 03-09-21
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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
- Unabridged
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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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Ghosts of Empire
- Britain's Legacies in the Modern World
- By: Kwasi Kwarteng
- Narrated by: Kwasi Kwarteng, Elliot Levey
- Length: 15 hrs and 45 mins
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Kwasi Kwarteng brings a unique perspective and impeccable academic credentials to a narrative history of the British Empire....
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Extremely Informative
- By Kindle Customer on 08-02-12
By: Kwasi Kwarteng
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Early Indians
- By: Tony Joseph
- Narrated by: Amit Bhargav
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Who are we Indians? Where did we come from? To tell us the story of our ancestry, journalist Tony Joseph goes 65,000 years into the past–when a band of Homo sapiens first made their way from Africa into the Indian subcontinent. These were the First Indians....
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A must read
- By SK on 03-16-24
By: Tony Joseph
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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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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 Arthashastra by Chanakya (Kautilya)
- New Modern Edition
- By: Chanakya, Kautilya
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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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 ...
By: Chanakya, and others
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Devi Mahatmyam
- The Glory of the Goddess
- By: Sage Markandeya, Lyndal Vercoe - translator
- Narrated by: Tim Bruce
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Celebrating the ultimate triumph of good over evil, the Devi Mahatmyam by Sage Markandeya is an epic poem to the Mother of the Universe, a song of praise that echoes through the ages....
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Superb!
- By Nick Diamond on 10-22-20
By: Sage Markandeya, and others
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The Righteous Life
- The Very Best of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- By: A. P. J. Kalam
- Narrated by: Manisha Sethi
- Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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For the first time, some of the most thoughtful, inspiring and educative of Dr Kalam's writings have been compiled in one place....
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Best of Dr Kalam
- By Kuldeep Singh on 07-23-17
By: A. P. J. Kalam
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My Seditious Heart
- Collected Nonfiction
- By: Arundhati Roy
- Narrated by: Tania Rodrigues
- Length: 36 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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My Seditious Heart collects the work of a two-decade period when Arundhati Roy devoted herself to the political essay as a way of opening up space for justice, rights, and freedoms in an increasingly hostile environment....
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real face of secular india
- By bilal on 11-26-19
By: Arundhati Roy
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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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Bravehearts of Bharat
- Vignettes from Indian History
- By: Vikram Sampath
- Narrated by: Anuj Datta
- Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Fifteen Brave Men and Women of Bharat who Never Succumbed to the Challenges of Invaders But were Lost and Forgotten in the Annals of History. These are the stories of those Bravehearts who Fought to Protect their Rights, Faith and Freedom....
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Shining the light on the true history of Bharat
- By Srinivasan iyengar on 01-01-24
By: Vikram Sampath
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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 Billionaire Raj
- A Journey Through India's New Gilded Age
- By: James Crabtree
- Narrated by: Shridhar Solanki
- Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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James Crabtree's The Billionaire Raj takes listeners on a personal journey to meet India's reclusive billionaires. This audiobook is a vivid account of a divided society on the cusp of transformation - and a struggle that will shape not just India’s future, but the world’s....
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Engaging, authors politics could be reduced
- By Chris on 06-17-23
By: James Crabtree
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Churchill's Secret War
- The British Empire and the Ravaging of India During World War II
- By: Madhusree Mukarjee
- Narrated by: James Adams
- Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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In the tradition of The Rape of Nanking and A Problem from Hell, this account will change the way we think of Churchill and World War II....
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Churchill and the case of 3 million dead Indians.
- By Rajesh on 11-04-11
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The Great Mughals and Their India
- By: Dirk Collier
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 14 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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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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The Future Is Asian
- Commerce, Conflict and Culture in the 21st Century
- By: Parag Khanna
- Narrated by: Nezar Alderazi
- Length: 14 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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In the 19th century, the world was Europeanized. In the 20th century, it was Americanized. Now, in the 21st century, the world is being Asianized....
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Bigoted, jingoistic, ethnocentric
- By SEAN on 03-08-19
By: Parag Khanna
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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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Nehru
- The Debates That Defined India
- By: Adeel Hussain, Tripurdaman Singh
- Narrated by: Shubhankar
- Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Jawaharlal Nehru remains a towering figure in Indian politics, a man who left an indelible stamp on the history of South Asia. As a leading light of the nationalist struggle and as India's first and longest-serving prime minister, his ideas shaped the political contours of the country.....
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Excellent
- By M Asad on 07-09-23
By: Adeel Hussain, and others
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Savarkar (Part 2) B
- A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966
- By: Vikram Sampath
- Narrated by: Pratik Sharma
- Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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In this concluding volume of the Savarkar series, exploring a vast range of original archival documents from across India and outside it, in English and several Indian languages, historian Vikram Sampath brings to light the life and works of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar....
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One of the greatest and most comprehensive works
- By Virag Masuraha on 12-10-22
By: Vikram Sampath
New releases
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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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Shri Ram Mandir
- Unveiled: Faith, Politics, and Culture
- By: Om Chaitanya
- Narrated by: Tim Freeberg-Renwick
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
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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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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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Performance
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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
- Unabridged
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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
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The Armenians of India
- Merchants of Empires from the Age of Vishnu and Home Again, Second Edition
- By: Michael Boyajian
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
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Released the day India landed on the moon, August 23, 2023 The Armenians of India: Merchants of Empires from the Age of Vishnu and Home Again, Second Edition, tells the story of the 2300 year relationship between India and its Armenians. The diaspora of Armenian merchants in India were at the center of a global trading network and at the center of their lives were their churches which remain as monuments to the diaspora in India. The Second Edition contains updated information on freemason Sir Catchick Paul Chater not just the greatest Armenian philantrphist and business leader of India and...
By: Michael Boyajian
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History of India and Indian Mythology
- An Enthralling Guide to Major Civilizations, Empires, Events, People, and Myths (Exploring the Past)
- By: Billy Wellman
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
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Begin learning about the History of India and Indian Mythology today!
By: Billy Wellman