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Nilesh Oak discusses the origins and timeline of ancient Indian civilization, challenging conventional historical narratives.

Ancient history researcher Nilesh Oak joins the Matt BeallPodcast to explore the origins and timeline of ancient Indian civilization. Drawing from more than 35 years of research, Oak explains his controversial dating of the Mahabharata and Ramayana and how he uses astronomy, archaeology, genetics, oceanography, ancient texts, and other scientific evidence to challenge conventional timelines of Indian history. The conversation explores the Mahabharata War, the Ramayana, Vedic texts, ancient astronomical observations, the lost city of Dwarka, dramatic changes in sea level, genetic bottlenecks, and the possibility that India’s recorded history reaches much further into the past than commonly accepted. Follow Matt Beall Podcast: https://twitter.com/MattBeallPod https://www.tiktok.com/@mattbeallpod https://www.instagram.com/mattbeallpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556879741320 Check out our Shorts & Clips Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBeallShorts Clip Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBeallClips Listen Everywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBeallPodcast Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matt-beall-limitless/id1712917413…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Beall

Guest: Nilesh Oak

Topics covered

• ancient Indian civilization
• Mahabharata
• Ramayana
• astronomy
• archaeology
• genetics
• historical timelines

Keywords

• ancient history
• Mahabharata War
• Vedic texts
• oceanography
• genetic bottlenecks
• historical evidence

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Organizations: Matt Beall Podcast

Books & works: Mahabharata, Ramayana

Places: Dwarka

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