This episode of Chicago Dialogues looks back in time, to shed new light into the life and times of the often misunderstood Mughal crown prince, Dara Shukoh. The episode covers his prodigious talent as a chronicler, poet, philosopher and connoisseur of the arts, his deeply syncretic ideas, the bitter rivalry with his brothers, leading to an open War of Succession – and his tragic end. Muzaffar Alam (George V. Bobrinskoy Professor, South Asian Languages and Civilizations, at the University of Chicago) in conversation with Avik Chanda, eminent author and historian. Recorded on October 17th, 2020. ➡ Subscribe: About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: News: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: University of Chicago on YouTube: /uchicag
