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How ancient India transformed the world
William Dalrymple explores how ancient India influenced the peoples of Eurasia and helped shape the world we live in today
- Danny Bird
Published: September 16, 2024 at 8:00 AM
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From the Roman economy and Angkor Wat to the spread of Buddhism and the numerical system we use today, ancient India was one of the great seedbeds of human civilisation. Indian art, religion, technology and ideas were exported across a vast territory, influencing several Eurasian cultures. Speaking to Danny Bird, bestselling historian William Dalrymple discusses his latest book, The Golden Road, which highlights India's profound impact on global history and uncovers its forgotten role at the heart of the ancient world.
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(Ad) William Dalrymple is the author of The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World (Bloomsbury, 2024).
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Danny Bird is a content producer at HistoryExtra
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