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The hunt for Pataliputra—how the Mauryan capital connects Persia and Patna

Historian Upinder Singh broke down the myths and truths of Iranian influence in Bihar at a talk titled 'A Persian palace in ...
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Uzunja Burj, Temple of Seleucus Nicator, another view (film marked H.152)

Ernst Herzfeld Papers. FSA.A.06. National Museum of Asian Art Archives. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Gift of Ernst Herzfeld, 1946. Collection is open for ...
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Republic Day 2026: Beyond Tricolour Recipes, 7 Dishes That Showcase India's Past

While Republic Day tends to be all about tricolour sandwiches and tiranga laddoos, India's true history lies in ancient dishes we still enjoy today. This Republic Day, honour India's past with some ...
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The Vow That Changed History: How Chanakya And A Village Boy Built The Maurya Empire

In 323 BC, following the death of Alexander the Great, the Indian subcontinent entered a period of uncertainty and transition. The northwestern frontiers were left unsettled after the retreat of Greek ...
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Seleucia And Ctesiphon, Opposite Jewels On the Banks Of The Tigris

After the death of Alexander in 323 BC, his empire was divided among his generals, the Diadochi, and bitter wars raged on for many years among them, until eventually, each of the chief generals ...
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Mystery of the tomb of Alexander the Great

The dream of finding the tomb of Alexander the Great continues to haunt imaginations around the world, with many situating it in Alexandria, writes Hussein Bassir Alexander the Great (born 356 BCE) ...
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Alexander the Great’s Son and the Succession of the Throne

Alexander the Great had a son, Alexander IV. Image: Illustration showing Alexander in the battle of Issus (333 BC) Credit: Ronald Slabke / Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When Alexander the Great passed away, ...