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Listen "#19 A Muslim Empire’s Tolerance on Hinduism 2"
Episode Synopsis
This episode is a continuation of the previous episode - #18 A Muslim Empire’s Tolerance on Hinduism 1
Emperor Akbar's abolition of the jizya tax boosted the Mughal Empire's prosperity, showing the power of strategic value compromises. Similarly, McDonald's adapted to the Indian market by removing beef and pork, succeeding culturally. However, excessive customization can harm a brand.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Review of the last episode
(02:12) Thoughts on abolishment of jizya
(03:20) Business insights from Akbar's policy
(05:42) Modern day parallels - McDonald's
(14:09) Modern day parallels - software companies targeting Japan
(20:45) Modern day parallels - Burberry
(28:40) History is not black and white - Aurangzeb and Taj Mahal
Emperor Akbar's abolition of the jizya tax boosted the Mughal Empire's prosperity, showing the power of strategic value compromises. Similarly, McDonald's adapted to the Indian market by removing beef and pork, succeeding culturally. However, excessive customization can harm a brand.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Review of the last episode
(02:12) Thoughts on abolishment of jizya
(03:20) Business insights from Akbar's policy
(05:42) Modern day parallels - McDonald's
(14:09) Modern day parallels - software companies targeting Japan
(20:45) Modern day parallels - Burberry
(28:40) History is not black and white - Aurangzeb and Taj Mahal
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