In this episode, we explore the concept of connected histories as developed by historian Sanjay Subrahmanyam. Moving beyond traditional narratives of isolated regions, we examine the deep interconnections between Europe, South Asia, and the broader Eurasian world from the 15th to 18th centuries.
From the Portuguese presence in Asia to the Persianate influence in the Bay of Bengal and the global flow of commodities, ideas, and power, we reveal how regions historically interacted and shaped each other's development. Drawing on insights from Subrahmanyam's Explorations in Connected History and his reflections on early modern Eurasia, we discuss the importance of rethinking area studies and embracing global linkages to understand early modernity. Join us as we navigate empires, trade, travel, and acculturation across vast geographies.
- Connected histories in Eurasia
- Global history and early modernity
- Sanjay Subrahmanyam’s connected histories
- Portuguese presence in Asia
- Eurasian trade and cultural exchange
- Early modern history of empires
- Persianate influence in the Bay of Bengal
- European-Asian interactions
- Cross-cultural exchange in the Indian Ocean
- Global historical networks
- From the Tagus to the Ganges analysis
- Early modern empires: Mughal, Ottoman, Portuguese
- Sanjay Subrahmanyam historical method
- Travel, trade, and diplomacy in early modern Asia
- Persian cultural impact on South Asia
- Indian Ocean trade networks
- Historiography of colonial and precolonial India
- Cross-regional studies in early modern Eurasia
- Asian views on Portuguese expansion
- The role of merchants, diplomats, and explorers
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