Deciphering Hindu Inscriptions: A Brief Tour
Indian epigraphy is one of the toughest disciplines and a highly demanding profession, calling for expert-level knowledge in multiple domains.
The Golden Age of Indian Epigraphy
The Golden Age of Indian Epigraphy began in the late 19th century and lasted up to the 1950s. It is an epoch that needs a more comprehensive study.
Indian Epigraphy or an Invitation to Profundity: Where the True History of India Resides
The first part of an introductory series on Indian Epigraphy or the study of inscriptions.
The Nose-Ring or Nath is an Import from Muslim Invaders
A deep-dive into the exciting and chequered history of the Nath or nose-ring, the familiar ornament worn by Hindu women over the centuries.
When Warren Hastings Received a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Sanskrit Pandits at Kashi: An Untold Story
After Warren Hastings was acquitted from his impeachment trial, he received congratulatory letters from groups of Sanskrit Pandits from Benares.
When Homi J Bhabha’s Grandfather Saved an Endangered Sanskrit Pathashala in Kolar
In the late 19th century, a traditional Sanskrit Pathashala in a village near Kolar had come under the British axe. Hormusji J Bhabha, grandfather of the famous Homi J. Bhabha, saved it from total destruction.
The Ennobling Story of Kunjanambi Setti: The Sanatana Guild Leader who Stopped Hindu Infighting
This is the first episode of Kunjanambi Setti, a Kerala Guild-leader who was instrumental in bringing peace between the Hoysala and the Sevuna Empires.
What the Dark Corners of the East India Company's Loot of India Reveals about the Innate British Character
A deep dive into some of the details of the East India Company's heartless loot of India gives us several insights into the intrinsic Briton character that was at the root of England's colonisation of large parts of the globe.
Bahadur Shah Zafar's Profligate Spending Financed by British Pension
The second and concluding part of our series on life inside Bahadur Shah Zafar's Red Fort shows how he and his royalty indulged in extravagant spending and led a reckless life.
An Inside View of the Crumbling World Within Bahadur Shah Zafar’s Red Fort
A highly interesting compilation titled "Precis of Palace Intelligence" gives us an insider's picture of Bahadur Shah Zafar's Red Fort inhabited by 2000 people.