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Was ancient India the world’s forgotten superpower?

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William Dalrymple argues in a new episode of Deja Vu that ancient India was a global superpower whose influence has been systematically overlooked.

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01Summary

  1. 01The episode of Deja Vu focuses on ancient India's global influence.
  2. 02William Dalrymple presents the case for ancient India as a forgotten superpower.
  3. 03Al Jazeera aired the episode as part of its series.
  4. 04The piece argues that ancient India's contributions are largely overlooked in mainstream history.

02Why it matters

This matters for re-evaluating how modern global power and influence are understood, and for recognising the historical depth of South Asia's role in world history.

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