In The Great Khan’s Tent

By Saif Beg

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In the Great Khan’s Tent hosted by Saif Beg is a bi-weekly episodic narrative Podcast focusing on the History, Literature, and Folk Literature from the regions of the Middle East and North Africa, Central Asia including Mongolia and the Russian Far East, and South Asia.

Through engaging storytelling, I explore the cultural tapestry of these areas with tales, legends, and insights that span centuries. Whether you’re fascinated by historical fiction, literary gems, or the wisdom passed down through generation, my podcast offers a delightful journey into the heart of these diverse regions.

In our ongoing series of ”In the Great Khan’s Tent” I will be narrating “The Thousand and One Nights” or commonly referred to as the “Arabian Nights”. We also have a completed series titled “Tales from Central Asia” and a new special series called “Tales from the Far East” focusing on the fairy and folk tales of the region.

Interspersed within our various series will be our focus on the history of the above mentioned regions, interviews, and discussions on many facets that I am sure our listeners would enjoy.

Or listen to it on demand here!

In The Great Khan's Tent Episode 36: The Arabian Nights Part 33 – In the Great Khan’s Tent

Welcome back to In The Great Khan's Tent from our two-month long but necessary hiatus! We are back with even more episodes, more stories, and more content for you to enjoy! So stay tuned for even more episodes! In this episode, we continue our exploration of the story of “The Story of Sultan ‘Umar ibn al-Nu’man and his sons Sharkhan and Dau’ al-Makan and the strange and remarkable things that happened to them” with the continuation of Nights 51, 52 and 53. We reach the sad conclusion of the part played by Princess Abrizah, the horrid role that Sultan ‘Umar plays in that conclusion, and how Sharkhan is continually being beset by assumed threats to his succession to the throne. The conclusion of the part played by Princess Abrizah results in the snowballing actions undertaken by all the other characters including Dahat al-Dawahi. On another note, we will be approaching our 50th episode of In The Great Khan’s Tent! To celebrate this milestone we will be releasing a special episode to mark this occasion! Stay tuned for the next episode where we continue our exciting adventure through the One Thousand and One Nights!

1. In The Great Khan's Tent Episode 36: The Arabian Nights Part 33 46:20
2. In The Great Khan's Tent Two Year Anniversary Special Episode 1 47:15
3. In The Great Khan's Tent Episode 35: The Arabian Nights Part 33 45:15
4. In The Great Khan's Tent Presents: Tales from the Far East Episode 1 42:37
5. In The Great Khan's Tent Episode 34: The Arabian Nights Part 32 48:58
6. In The Great Khan's Tent Episode 33: The Arabian Nights Part 31 48:49
7. In The Great Khan's Tent Episode 32: The Arabian Nights Part 30 51:47
8. In The Great Khan's Tent Presents: Tales From Central Asia Episode 4 54:43
9. In The Great Khan's Tent Trailer 01:32
10. In The Great Khan's Tent Episode 31: The Arabian Nights Part 29 47:39