Talk: William Dalrymple on India’s Golden Road

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In a talk hosted by the Royal Geographical Society, William Dalrymple uncovers the story of India’s Golden Road, a flourishing trade and cultural route predating the Silk Road. Dalrymple highlights India’s central role as the cultural and intellectual heart of the ancient world, influencing the largest Hindu temples, the spread of Buddhism, Roman trade and the numerals we use today including zero. 

A renowned Scottish historian and bestselling author, Dalrymple has lived in India since 1989. His work has earned him many prizes, including the Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s Mungo Park Medal for his outstanding contribution to travel literature, the Royal Society for Asian Affairs’ Skyes Award and the President’s Medal of the British Academy. He also holds three honorary doctorates. 

The talk will be held on 21 October. Complimentary drinks will be available from 18:30 onwards, followed by the talk which starts at 19:30.