Indian History

Essays

Why Shivaji is the True Shakti-Putra

Why Shivaji is the True Shakti-Putra

Sita Ram Goel powerfully showcases the reasons why Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is the true Shakti-Putra or the son of Shakti

There was Never any ‘Muslim Era’ in India

There was Never any ‘Muslim Era’ in India

In his inimitable style, Sita Ram Goel conclusively proves that there was no "Muslim era" in Indian history

Never Forget! How Mahmud of Ghazni Devastated the Original Somanatha Temple

Never Forget! How Mahmud of Ghazni Devastated the Original Somanatha Temple

The full story of how Mahmud of Ghazni devastated the original glory of the grand Somanatha Temple, motivated by Islamic bigotry and greed

Shakti-Putra Shivaji: In Which Sita Ram Goel Shreds Nawab Nehru’s “History”

Shakti-Putra Shivaji: In Which Sita Ram Goel Shreds Nawab Nehru’s “History”

Sita Ram Goel's Hindi classic "Shaktiputra Shivaji" is highly underrated. Its introduction is a masterpiece that rips apart Jawaharlal Nehru's pretence of being a historian.

[Episode #90] A Journey into Vijayanagara with Abhijit Chavda

[Episode #90] A Journey into Vijayanagara with Abhijit Chavda

A detailed podcast discussing the overall history and legacy of the Vijayanagara Empire

Eksar Viragals: A Forgotten Heritage Swallowed by Urbanisation

Eksar Viragals: A Forgotten Heritage Swallowed by Urbanisation

The Viragals (Hero Stones) at Eksar in Borivali represent a fragment of Bharatavarsha's glorious naval heritage left behind by Bhoja Raja, Kadambas and Shilaharas. They are now in a compound of the posh Club Aquaria.

The Tapasya of the Tapasvins of Indian History

The Tapasya of the Tapasvins of Indian History

The first episode of a series showcasing the Tapasya, the methods and lifestyle of the stalwarts of Indian history

Jadunath Sarkar’s Confessions as a History Teacher

Jadunath Sarkar’s Confessions as a History Teacher

A brilliant essay by Jadunath Sarkar, the doyen of Indian history, on the problems teaching history in college more than a century ago

Bhasker Anand Saletore: The Historian Extraordinaire

Bhasker Anand Saletore: The Historian Extraordinaire

The first episode of a series profiling the life and legacy of Bhasker Anand Saletore, the extraordinary scholar of history who lived from 1900-63.

The Unknown Order of Arjun Singh that Prevented the Excavations at Ayodhya: Here's the Full Story

The Unknown Order of Arjun Singh that Prevented the Excavations at Ayodhya: Here's the Full Story

In 1992, Arjun Singh, the Human Resources Minister, ordered the Archeological Survey of India to halt the excavations at the site of the disputed structure in Ayodhya in order to appease the Muslim vote bank. This is a story that has received little attention.

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