Ramayana's SHOCKING Truth | Rupa Bhaty on WRONG Indian History, Parashurama & Rigveda | EP-216

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Rupa Bhaty — How Old Is India Really? The Untold Story of Ancient IndiaHow old is Indian civilisation really? Did India’s history begin with the Mughals and the British — or does it go back thousands of years further?In this episode of Supertalks, Raghav sits down with Rupa Bhaty, Architect, Researcher and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the School of Indic Studies, Institute of Advanced Sciences, Massachusetts, USA, to explore the forgotten and contested history of ancient India.With over two decades of research across Vedic astronomy, archaeology, Sanskrit, ancient texts and Indic knowledge systems, Rupa presents a fascinating perspective on India’s civilisational past.What we cover: Parashurama and the extraordinary timeline of 26,000–30,000 BC. The Rigveda and what it reveals about ancient India. The real story of Parashurama, Kerala and the Konkan coast. How the Ramayana’s Nakshatras can be used to understand its chronology. Dasharatha and Ravana decoded through ancient texts. The real map of India around 12,000 BC. The Indus Valley Civilisation, its society, economy, food, trade and taxation system. The Varna system and the historical position of Shudras. Ancient Indian migrations and genetic connections. Shishunaga, Mauryan and other ancient Indian dynasties. Alexander’s invasion and whether he actually conquered India. India’s cultural connections with Egypt, Greece and other ancient civilisations. Shivlinga and archaeological evidence. The Narmada skull and what it could mean for human history. Sanskrit, ancient languages and the origins of Indic knowledge systems.From Vedic astronomy and archaeology to ancient texts, genetics and human evolution, this conversation explores how far back the story of India can actually be traced.India did not begin with the Mughals. It did not begin with the British. How much older is India’s civilisation than we have been taught?🎧 Available in Audio & Video on Spotify.Keywords: Rupa Bhaty, ancient India, Indian civilisation, Indic studies, Vedic astronomy, Rigveda, Parash