In this episode, we will see how the clash between Hajjaj and the cult, set them on a path to a battle which will last a lifetime; and set in motion Muhammed bin Kassim coming into the picture, which will alter the destiny forever.
A depiction of the Battle of Siffin
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In this episode, we see that that king Cach, contemplating on how he is going to face the consequence of taking down Sabihol, and from across the desert we see that Hajjaj caught a break; in more ways that one.
The Heavenly Court of Indra
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The Rig Veda (Penguin Classics) Paperback
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In this episode, we see that Cach has ventured outside his area of control, and will be faced by the first of many consequences, for killing the old king.
Hajjaj got more than he bargained in for in the sleepy town of Talaba, where he will learn a terrible secret.
Details of what soldiers’ arms and armour as well as soldiers themselves in action would have looked like in the 5th century BCE.
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In this episode, we will now turn our attention toward the Hijaz area after the death of the prophet. we will look at a character, who is mired in controversy and is looked upon with scorn by history. This person is Hajjaj Bin Yusuf, who will be the focus of this episode in terms of the story of India, and his rise to prominence in the world of the late 600 CE.
Early coinage from Abd Al-Malik- Umayyad
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