History and Historiography / Mir Jumla: Aurangzeb’s Confidant who Befriended Telugu Niyogi Brahmins Mir Jumla who became Aurangzeb's trusted aide, was a reckless plunderer and military commander who became the Prime Minister of the Sultan of Golconda. He entrusted his revenue management to Telugu Niyogi Brahmins. By Sandeep Balakrishna / 2 Oct 2024
History and Historiography / The Sun-Dried Tears of Gandikota The first episode of a series narrating the brief civilisational history of Gandikota, fabled as the Grand Canyon of India. By Sandeep Balakrishna / 30 Sep 2024