History and Historiography

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The Man Who Broke Indira Gandhi: Ramnath Goenka vs. the 1975 Emergency

The Man Who Broke Indira Gandhi: Ramnath Goenka vs. the 1975 Emergency

From surviving midnight knocks to outsmarting state usurpers — the untold history of how one publisher checkmated the Congress regime.

The Lost Heritage of Dhamlej: Uncovering Gujarat’s Erased Surya Temple

The Lost Heritage of Dhamlej: Uncovering Gujarat’s Erased Surya Temple

Explore the 1380 CE Dhamlej Inscription and the mystery of the Vishnu Gaya Kunda, and the erased history of a sacred site that once rivalled Modhera.

Gandhi’s Muslim Raj Conspiracy: The Forgotten Plot that Nearly Changed India’s Destiny

Gandhi’s Muslim Raj Conspiracy: The Forgotten Plot that Nearly Changed India’s Destiny

Discover the explosive revelations from "Gandhi-Muslim Conspiracy" exposing Mohandas Gandhi’s alliance with the Ali Brothers, secret Afghan invasion plans, and the push for Muslim Raj in India. A must-read for understanding the hidden truths behind India’s freedom struggle and Partition.

Shadows and Seven Storeys: Gunda Dandanatha's Epic Resurrection of the Belur Temple

Shadows and Seven Storeys: Gunda Dandanatha's Epic Resurrection of the Belur Temple

Unpacking the 1397 Belur Inscription, the legacy of Gunda Dandanatha, and the brilliant restoration of Hoysala heritage after the Bahmani raids.

Defying the Turushkas: How Gunda Dandanatha Clobbered the Bahmanis and Restored the Belur Chennakeshava Temple

Defying the Turushkas: How Gunda Dandanatha Clobbered the Bahmanis and Restored the Belur Chennakeshava Temple

The forgotten history of Gunda Dandanatha’s restoration of the Belur Chennakeshava Temple and revived Hoysala Vishnuvardhana's 56 Bhogas

D. B. Parasnis: The Indefatigable Collector Who Revolutionized Maratha History

D. B. Parasnis: The Indefatigable Collector Who Revolutionized Maratha History

How D.B. Parasnis's obsession with rare manuscripts and Mughal art transformed our understanding of the Maratha Empire

When the Indore Babudom’s Negligence Burnt the Entire Holkar Archives

When the Indore Babudom’s Negligence Burnt the Entire Holkar Archives

From Indore’s Fire to the Satara Museum: A Life Devoted to Maratha Heritage

Remembering D. B. Parasnis: The Selfless Giant of Maratha History

Remembering D. B. Parasnis: The Selfless Giant of Maratha History

D.B. Parasnis: Collector, Editor, and Unsung Saviour of Maratha Historical Documents. This is the first episode of a heartfelt tribute written by Acharya Jadunath Sarkar.

Hyderabad was never an Independent State: History’s Verdict

Hyderabad was never an Independent State: History’s Verdict

Asaf Jah I's Will, the Nizam's Legal Position, and the Record of Misrule in Hyderabad

[PHOTOESSAY] A Bridge on the River Haridra

[PHOTOESSAY] A Bridge on the River Haridra

Forgotten Vijayanagara Heritage: The Ancient Haridra Dam and Crumbling Kali Temple of Devarabelakere.

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