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The Forgotten Cities of the Indus: India Before the Mauryas — Fexingo History

The Forgotten Cities of the Indus: India Before the Mauryas — Fexingo History

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 In this pilot episode of Ancient India Before the Mauryas, Lucas and Luna travel back to 2600 BCE, to the bustling streets of Mohenjo-daro. They explore the sophisticated urban planning of the Indus Valley Civilization—its grid layouts, advanced drainage, and standardized weights—and ask why this vast, peaceful society collapsed. The conversation then moves to the Vedic period, where new ideas take root: the composition of the Rigveda, the rise of the mahajanapadas, and the philosophical ferment that gave birth to Buddhism and Jainism. Lucas explains how figures like Mahavira and the Buddha challenged the old Vedic order, setting the stage for the first great empires. This episode sets the foundation for a series that uncovers the lesser-known kingdoms and cultures that thrived in India before the Mauryan dynasty, including the Gandhara grave culture and the emergence of Magadha. Specific places, dates, and texts are discussed, offering concrete hooks for curious listeners.

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