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Alexander the Brute: Building Empires in the Ancient World

Alexander the Brute: Building Empires in the Ancient World

Update: 2021-09-06
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The invasion of Alexander III of Macedon is a landmark event in South Asian history. Join Anirudh as he explores the conqueror's camp, meets an Indian mercenary who served in Alexander's campaigns, and uncovers the mystery of the fall of the Nanda dynasty and the rise of the mighty Gangetic empire of the Mauryas that succeeded them.

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Alexander the Brute: Building Empires in the Ancient World

Alexander the Brute: Building Empires in the Ancient World

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