Vritrasura and Indra: Timeless Lessons on Dharma and Anarchy
How the ancient epic of Indra, Nahusha, and Vritrasura mirrors the cosmic order and offers profound insights into modern political realities.
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.
Hindu Responses to Islamic Invasions: A Historical Journey
The first part of a series narrating Dr. Ramesh Chandra Majumdar's factual analysis of the Hindu response to Islamic invasions of India over the centuries and the lessons they hold for us today.
Jadunath Sarkar as a Seer: A Few Glimpses
These excerpts from a tribute to Sri Jadunath Sarkar show his foresight, developed from a lifelong devotion to the study of history
De-secularizing Indian History: Why the UGC Deserves our Kudos
The University Grants Commission, which issued a new draft syllabus of Indian History needs to be congratulated. The time for writing the true history of India was long overdue and this first step is a step in the right direction.
Making of a National Treasure: How the History and Culture of the Indian People was Written
The full story of how the eleven volumes of the majestic History and Culture of the Indian People were written. About fifty scholars working over 26 years created this masterpiece of Indian history.
The Unresolved Contrast Between the Philosophical History and Political History of India
K.M. Munshi's brilliant exposition of the gap and the contrast that exists between the philosophical and the political history of India. Unless this gap is resolved, the highly charged battles of Indian history writing will continue.
K.M. Munshi's Flowing Stream Approach to the Study of Indian History
Kulapati K.M. Munshi delineates his approach to the study of Indian History as a flowing stream through time instead of using dynasties and isolated periods.
Revisiting K.M. Munshi's Majestic Vision for Writing India's History
The first part of a series exploring Kulapati K.M. Munshi's vision for writing the comprehensive history of India