The Gunpowder Empire

Episode 4: Jahangir: Emperor Of Contradictions

In this episode, Rayyan Hassan will explore the lifestyle and rule of Emperor Jahangir, as well as the evident start of a crumble of Mughal power..

The Gunpowder Empire, Episode 3: Akbar The Great: Emperor, Innovator, Visionary

In this episode today, Rayyan Hassan will learn about the specially detailed story of Akbar, learning about his cultural, political and social reforms, as well as why they call his reign the Golden Age of the Mughal Empire. 

The Gunpowder Empire, Episode 1: Babur's Origins & The Birth Of An Empire (REVISED)

In the first episode of The Gunpowder Empire, Rayyan Hassan will be discussing the early origins of the first Mughal leader Babur, and his origins dating back to Genghis Khan and Timur. He then explores his initial conquest into India, where he forgets allies and foes, as well as fighting battles to keep his lands, helping to increase his power and consolidating Mughal presence for centuries to come, Finally, he looks at Babur's effect on India in the present world today. (Revised Episode)

The Gunpowder Empire, Episode 2: Humayun & His Bad Luck

Today in this episode, Rayyan Hassan takes a focus into learning about the unfortunate story of Emperor Humayun, his long exile, and his determination to regain his lands whilst having an apparent curse of bad luck.

The Gunpowder Empire, Episode 1: Babur's Origins & The Birth Of An Empire (Original)

In the first episode of The Gunpowder Empire, Rayyan Hassan will be discussing the early origins of first Mughal leader Babur, and his origins dating back to Genghis Khan and Timur. He then explores his initial conquest into India, where he forges allies and fights battles, increasing his power and consolidating Mughal presence for centuries to come. Finally, he looks at Babur's effect on India 500 years later.