Buddha and Ashoka Crash Course World History

John Green discusses the complexity of Indian history, focusing on the Vedas, the caste system, and key Hindu concepts like dharma, samsara, moksha, and karma. He also covers the life of Siddhartha Gautama and the rise of Buddhism, the origins of Chutes and Ladders, and Ashoka's Buddhist-influenced rule. The video concludes with Hinduism's adaptability and its core tenets providing cultural unity.

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