Islamic History Podcast

The Last Umayyad Caliph | IHP 11-3

The military doctrine of Marwan II reshaped the final years of the Umayyad Dynasty as he attempted to stabilize a rapidly fracturing empire. In this episode of the Islami

The Caliphate in Chaos | IHP 11-2

The Assassination of Caliph Walid II serves as the violent climax to an era of mounting tension, marking the definitive start of the Third Fitna civil war. This episode e

America’s ICE Crackdown: Raids, Killings and Public Outcry

Host Majid and guest Muttaqi Ismail discuss recent US enforcement actions—ICE and Border Patrol raids, the killing in Minneapolis, and community reactions—placing these e

The Great Berber Revolt | IHP 11-1

The Great Berber Revolt marked the decisive fracturing of imperial unity across North Africa and the wider Islamic Caliphate. By the late reign of Caliph Hisham ibn Abd a

The Breaking Point | IHP 11-0

The "End of the Jihad State" marks the defining turning point where relentless Umayyad expansion collided with devastating imperial exhaustion. Between 106 and 120 AH, du

Bonus: Caliphate to Monarchy

Bonus episode about the history of the Caliphate.

Bonus: The Umayyad Caliphate 4-3 Promo

In this episode, we explore the fragile balance of power during the later years of the Umayyad Caliphate under Caliph Hisham ibn Abdul Malik. Between 112–114 AH (731–733

Bonus - The Umayyad Caliphate 4-2 Promo

In this episode of the Umayyad Caliphate, we continue our exploration of Caliph Hisham ibn Abdul Malik’s reign as the Umayyad Caliphate faces mounting crises across its v

Bonus: The Umayyad Caliphate 4-1 Promo

Enjoy this promotional episode from The Umayyad Caliphate Season 4. Subscribe via Patreon, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, or Spotify.

10-12: The Closing

In this special recap episode, we revisit the grand saga of the Mughal Empire—its rise, zenith, and eventual decline. From Babur’s bold conquests to Aurangzeb’s vast reig

10-11: The Last Mughal

In this episode, we delve into the dramatic fall of Bahadur Shah II, the last Mughal emperor. Discover how the 1857 Revolt sealed his fate, leading to his deposition and

10-10: The Sepoy

Explore how rising racism among British officials and the East India Company shaped colonial policies and strained relations with Indian sepoys. This episode delves into

10-9: The Company

In the early 1800s, the Mughal emperor was little more than a figurehead under East India Company rule. This episode unpacks how the Company tightened its grip on Delhi,

10-8: The Rohilla

In this episode, we dive into the brutal rise and fall of Ghulam Qadir, the Rohilla chieftain who seized Delhi in 1788, humiliated the Mughal court, and infamously blinde

10-7: The Mercenary

Explore the life of Mirza Najaf, a formidable Persian mercenary in the Mughal era. From his strategic prowess on the battlefield to his influence in shaping Mughal politi

10-6: The Prince

In this episode, we uncover the brief and bizarre reign of Emperor Shah Jahan II, who ascended the Mughal throne in absentia after his father’s assassination. Overshadowe

10-5: The Grand Vizier

In this episode, we uncover the tumultuous rise of Imad ul Mulk, the Mughal Grand Vizier who played a pivotal role in the empire’s decline. From court intrigues to his be

10-4: The Nizam

  Nizam-ul-Mulk, also known as Asaf Jah I, rose to prominence as a skilled administrator and military commander under the Mughal Empire before founding the Hyderabad Sta

10-3: The Afghan

Ahmad Shah Durrani, also known as the "Father of Modern Afghanistan," rose to power in 1747 after uniting various Afghan tribes following the collapse of the Persian Safa

10-2: The Persian

Nader Shah, provoked by Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah’s failure to address Afghan incursions that disrupted Persian trade routes, an opportunity to exploit the weakened em