India, The Indian Ocean Basin, And The Two Worlds Of Christendom discussion post

• After reading Jerry Bentley and Herbert Ziegler Traditions & Encounters, Chapters 15 & 16 and the web enrichments below: 
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• Medieval India, ca. 700-1500 CE – begin reading at the Palas and stop before the Mughals.   https://knowindia.india.gov.in/

• The Middle Ages Interactive (Annenberg Media) – Click “Enter” and click on and read the various topics listed    https://www.learner.org/series/interactive-the-middle-ages/

• Explore Byzamtium – Click on the Introduction and Articles links and read the webpages there. (The link from class does not work will provide an alternate)  https://www.britannica.com/place/Byzantine-Empire

Please answer the following questions in the Discussion Forum:

• How does the approach of Bentley and Ziegler to the history of India, the Byzantine Empire, and western Europe in the early post-classical period differ from the approach of the websites on those histories? Which approach do you prefer and why?
• What major similarities and differences do you see in their interpretations?

Please limit your answers to both questions to 500 words to start.