A Wedding that was Finalised in a Pot of Boiling Ghee
An inscription dated 1580 CE narrates a rather delightful, real-life story of how a potter's wedding was finalised in a pot of boiling ghee
Mir Jumla: Aurangzeb’s Confidant who Befriended Telugu Niyogi Brahmins
Mir Jumla who became Aurangzeb's trusted aide, was a reckless plunderer and military commander who became the Prime Minister of the Sultan of Golconda. He entrusted his revenue management to Telugu Niyogi Brahmins.
Not a Single Man in Vijayanagara Acted Like a Coward!
The final episode of the series on the fabulous Vijayanagara Empire and its immortal role in preserving Hindu Dharma against Islamic forces gives some major features of its legacy.
The Bloodless Transfer of Hoysala Power to the House of Sangama and the Liberation of Srirangam
The passing of political power from the Hoysala dynasty to the Sangama Brothers is a unique and unprecedented epoch in the Hindu historical milieu.
Hindu Disunity as the Success Recipe of Malik Kafur
Ala-ud-din Khalji and his general Malik Kafur were able to devastate the Hindu Kingdoms in South India owing to the senseless disunity of Hindu Kings.
An Enchanting Miniature of Village-Level Jurisprudence in South India
With the aid of inscriptions, we present a miniature of the awesome history of village-level judicial administration in South India.