Was ancient India the world’s forgotten superpower?

Thinkers like Brahmagupta and Aryabhata spread mathematical ideas that shaped the Renaissance and the modern age.

Then colonialism shifted the balance of power.

As global power shifts back towards Asia, Deja Vu asks whether the colonial era was the exception.This episode was produced by Mohamed Hassan, Marcos Bartolome, Marthe van der Wolf, and David Enders.

It was edited by Alexandra Locke.

Our engagement producer is Adam Abou-Gad.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan.

In Deja Vu’s latest episode, William Dalrymple explores ancient India’s global influence – and how it was overlooked.