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
Shield of the Empire: Gunda Dandanatha, a Forgotten Hero of Vijayanagara
Beyond the kings, a heroic lineage of loyal generals sustained the Vijayanagara empire for nearly 300 years. This is the story of Gunda Dandanatha's bloody triumph and sacred vow.
Mahakavi Srinatha Throws a Challenge to Arunagirinatha Kavi
Nori Narasimha Sastry fleshes out Mahakavi Srinatha's character as a feisty and talented poet who throws a deceptive poetic challenge to his counterpart, Arunagirinatha
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 Story of the Vira Pancaḻas is a Case Study in Busting the Myth of the Caste System
The Gundlupet inscription of the Vira Pancaḻas reveals eye-opening details regarding several aspects of the Hindu society in the Vijayanagara kingdom and helps us expose the colonial and Marxist myths about the so-called caste system.
The Story of the Vira Panchalas: The Heroic Hindu Business Guild of Vijayanagara
The Vira Panchalas were a group of five artisans engaged in different professions. They emerged as a powerful force during the Vijayanagara Empire.
Technical and Literary Education in the Vijayanagara Empire
The second and concluding episode of this series provides some glimpses into the technical and literary education in the Vijayanagara Empire.
Contours of the Educational Atmosphere in the Vijayanagara Empire
The first episode of a new series on the profound educational atmosphere in the Vijayanagara Empire.
Not a Single Man in Vijayanagara Acted Like a Coward!
The final episode of the series on the fabulous Vijayanagara Empire and its immortal role in preserving Hindu Dharma against Islamic forces gives some major features of its legacy.
The Bloodless Transfer of Hoysala Power to the House of Sangama and the Liberation of Srirangam
The passing of political power from the Hoysala dynasty to the Sangama Brothers is a unique and unprecedented epoch in the Hindu historical milieu.