The Rise and Fall of East India Company Painting (Ep 2)
The podcast episode explores the chaotic and rapidly growing city of Kolkata in the 1700s, focusing on the cultural and artistic contributions of figures like Sir Elijah Impey and Lady Impey, who were instrumental in promoting Indian botanical and zoological art.
Painting the Empire: Art of the East India Company (Ep 1)
The podcast discusses the influence of the East India Company on Indian art, particularly the development of Company School painting, which combined European and Indian styles to document flora and fauna.
War of Succession: The Battle That Shook India (Ep 2)
The podcast episode discusses the succession crisis following Shah Jahan's illness, focusing on the power struggle among his sons and the eventual rise of Aurangzeb.
Battle of Brothers: The Puritan vs The Mystic (Ep 1)
The podcast episode discusses the Mughal Empire's history, focusing on the succession crisis following Shah Jahan's illness and the contrasting personalities of his sons, Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb.