Islamic History Podcast
We often overlook Islamic history as a learning tool. The history of Islam is not only important for Muslims, but important for everyone. Islam and the people who call themselves Muslims have made an enormous impact on our world. The Islamic History Podcast is about discovering that history in a fun and interesting way.
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Feb 13, 2023
Feb 13, 2023
29 min
Babur begins his invasion of Afghanistan but has to deal with the Uzbek warlord, Shaybani Khan.
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Feb 6, 2023
Feb 6, 2023
30 min
The early life of Babur and his attempts to capture Samarkand.
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Jan 30, 2023
Jan 30, 2023
38 min
Discussing the rise and conquests of Timur the Lame.
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Jan 23, 2023
Jan 23, 2023
31 min
Discussing the breakup of the Mongol Empire.
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Jan 16, 2023
Jan 16, 2023
32 min
Hulegu Khan and the Ilkhanate initiated a siege on the Abbasid capital of Baghdad in 1258.
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Jan 9, 2023
Jan 9, 2023
32 min
Genghis Khan leads his Mongol army into Central Asia. One of his first opponents is the Muslim Khwarezm Shah Empire. This begins the long, bloody, and brutal Mongol invasion of the Muslim world.
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Jan 2, 2023
Jan 2, 2023
30 min
In this episode, we discuss the rise of Genghis Khan, and how he united the Mongol tribes and began expanding into China and Central Asia.
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Dec 26, 2022
Dec 5, 2022
Dec 5, 2022
18 min
The Muslim soldiers of the Abbasid Caliphate prepare to face off with the Chinese soldiers of the Tang Dynasty.
Oct 31, 2022
Oct 31, 2022
25 min
The Battle of Talas was a pivotal moment in history and one of the earliest engagements between Muslim and Chinese forces. This battle involved the forces of the new Abbasid Caliphate, going up against a resurgent Tang Dynasty. Both empires wanted to secure their hold over Central Asia and its valuable Silk Road routes. This episode discusses the origins of the two sides in this conflict.