# EP 18: BUDDHISM, TRADE, AND INDIA'S GLOBAL LEGACY: Ft. WILLIAM DALRYMPLE

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Podcast: [Immortal India with Amish](https://stenobird.com/podcast/immortal-india-with-amish-7027465)
Published: 2025-08-01T18:23:50+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4239

## Resource

Welcome to a new episode of Immortal India with Amish Tripathi!Join bestselling author Amish as he sits down with celebrated historian William Dalrymple for a journey through the rich tapestry of India’s ancient connections with the world. This episode draws on insights from Dalrymple’s latest book, The Golden Road, and delves into how ancient India shaped religion, trade, language, and culture far beyond its borders—from China and Tibet to Southeast Asia and beyond. Instagram: @authoramish Facebook: Author Amish X/Twitter: @authoramish LinkedIn: Amish Tripathi

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