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The Lost Grandeur of Vidiśā: Ancient India’s Epicenter of Dharma, Trade, and Empires

The Lost Grandeur of Vidiśā: Ancient India’s Epicenter of Dharma, Trade, and Empires

From the poetic verses of Kālidāsa’s Meghadūta to the legacy of the Greek ambassador Heliodorus, discover the fascinating history of one of ancient India's greatest melting pots.

By Sandeep Balakrishna
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The Islamic System of Nazar: Tracing the Historical Roots of Corruption in India

The Islamic System of Nazar: Tracing the Historical Roots of Corruption in India

The Nazar system was a defining feature of Islamic regimes in India. In practice, it normalised political and official corruption at all levels beginning with the monarch himself, and was responsible for disfiguring the ancient Sanatana ideals of Dharma and Karma.

By Sandeep Balakrishna
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