Ancient India Before the Mauryas: Forgotten Kingdoms and Lost Power — Fexingo History
FexingoLong before the Mauryan Empire unified the Indian subcontinent, a mosaic of powerful kingdoms and republics flourished across the Gangetic plain and beyond. This show explores the forgotten centuries of ancient India, from the dawn of urbanization in the Indus Valley to the rise of the Mahajanapadas—sixteen great states like Magadha, Kosala, and Avanti that jostled for dominance. Lucas and Luna gu... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 169 | Founded | 3 months ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistory | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
Before the Mahajanapadas, before Magadha's rise, there was Kuru — the legendary kingdom that gave us the Mahabharata and shaped the political and religious landscape of ancient India. This episode explores the historical Kuru kingdom, its origins in ... more
Long before the Buddha walked the streets of Varanasi, Kashi was already one of the most ancient and powerful kingdoms of the Indian subcontinent. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the forgotten history of Kashi — the 'City of Light' that preda... more
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the story of Shishupala, the king of Chedi whose dramatic death at the Rajasuya sacrifice of Yudhishthira is one of the Mahabharata's most iconic scenes. They unpack the historical context of Chedi as a warrior... more
Before the Mauryas swept across India, the Malla Republic stood as one of the last great gaṇa-saṅghas — a warrior republic of wrestlers and clan chiefs who controlled the fertile lands around Kushinagar and Pava. While Magadha's empire builders eyed ... more
Long before Magadha dominated the Gangetic plain, the Matsya kingdom held a vital place in ancient India as a semi-republican janapada. This episode explores Matsya's role in the Vedic period, its capital at Virāṭanagara (modern Bairat), and the famo... more
Long before the Mauryas, the Chedi kingdom held sway over central India, known for its fierce warrior culture and republican traditions. This episode explores Chedi's role in the Mahabharata, its mention in the Rigveda, and its struggle against Magad... more
Before Magadha's final triumph, the kingdom of Avanti under King Pradyota posed the most serious challenge to its northern rival. This episode explores the fierce rivalry between Avanti and Magadha during the 6th century BCE, focusing on Pradyota's a... more
Before the Mauryas, the kingdom of Avanti rivaled Magadha for control of the subcontinent. This episode explores Avanti's capital Ujjain, its strategic position on the ancient trade routes, and its fierce resistance under King Pradyota. We discuss th... more
Key Facts
Hosts
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #188 |  India/History |
Top History Podcasts
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | Gender Skew | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interests | Professions | Age Range | |||
| Household Income | Social Media Reach | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast
What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show examines the political, religious, and cultural ferment of early Indian history, focusing on the rise and interactions of Magadha, Avanti, Avanti and surrounding polities, the Mahajanapadas, republics, and the social-religious currents that shaped the period. Episodes commonly cover powerful dynasties (e.g., Magadha's ascendancy), key figures such as Bimbisara, Ajatashatru, and Mahavira, as well as long-running themes like trade networks, the spread of Buddhism and Jainism, early state formation, and the development of institutions and governance that set the stage for later empires. Notable throughlines include the tension between republican and monarchical models, the role of urbanization and warfare innovations (including war el... more
Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does this podcast get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for this podcast?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?
To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
How many episodes of this podcast are there?
this podcast launched 3 months ago and published 169 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact this podcast?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.