Buddha and Ashoka: Crash Course World History #6

In which John relates a condensed history of India, post-Indus Valley Civilization. John explores Hinduism and the origins of Buddhism. He also gets into the reign of Ashoka, the Buddhist emperor who, in spite of Buddhism’s structural disapproval of violence, managed to win a bunch of battles. Resources: Awesome comic book about Ashoka by Anant Pai: He did a huge series of comics about Indian history and religion: India: A History by John Keay: