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Of all the alternate history novels i've read, some of the most interesting are the " India conquers europe" books which usually include a reverse indian mutiney ( in england.)

Now, to say that Any indian could conquer europe outside of books or empire total war ( long live the united republic of maratha!) is totally ASB. But i think that the idea of a powerful,long lasting, indian civilisation that could expand out of india, spreading hinduism with it and blocking islamic expansion is not as impossible as it sounds. Huge empire rose in India OTL, it had a thriving civilisation and advanced thinking as Hinduism, Buddhism and the moghuls show. It has fertile soil, huge population and rich mineral resources. Its one major fault was that it never stayed united for long, usually breaking up into fueding princedoms.

But what POD, say post Alexanders invasion, could allow these conditions to develop and see an indian empire rise?

I look forward you suggestions!
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