PhD, History @ JNU. I make videos on Indian History. (English) https://xitter.cf/t.co/2okn7ZxXBU (Hindi) https://xitter.cf/t.co/kPHiu5OpEJ
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KĀLIDĀSA-DINAM | Celebrating Meghadūta Through 11 Languages
Experience the timeless beauty of Kālidāsa's Meghadūta through poetic renderings in Bangla, Odia, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Konkani, Gujarati, Marathi, Hindi, and English.
Link:
youtu.be/2NG87DCwmQg
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Please read my essay on the rise and fall of mighty Hoysalas, a dynasty which built architectural wonders but failed to survive the rising military threat from Delhi. Though they extinguished politically, their memory still exists in rituals and architecture.
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The Long Memory is now open for submissions.
If you have an original idea related to an understudied chapter of Indian history which deserves a wider audience, pitch it to us at:
📩submissions@thelongmemory.in
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The murder of Abul Fazl: A Thread
Abul Fazl (1551–1602) was a prominent Indian historian who served as the Grand Vizier and chief advisor to the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He is widely remembered for his book "Akbarnamah" and the close affinity he enjoyed with Akbar.
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I'm pleased to announce that after years of slumber, I have decided to launch a YouTube channel where I'll discuss history crafted in a storytelling manner.
In the first video, I discuss the rebellion of Durgadas against Aurangzeb.
youtu.be/0ONeFbt8FW8?si=1_r1…
Please watch it.
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I have tried to present the heroic tale of Durgadas Rathore who safeguarded the honour and freedom of Marwar against the Mughal imperialism. Do give it a read. I wish to thank @arjuna_uvaacha bhai for always pushing me to give an article 😅. He deserves all the praise for this.
In a rigorously researched account of Durgadas Rathore, @Yaayaavara powerfully traces the life of this statesman-warrior who preserved Marwar’s sovereignty against Aurangzeb, saved infant Ajit Singh Rathore, and chose honour over empire. A testament to civilizational resolve, dharma, and rooted statecraft.
api.omarshehata.me/substack-…
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A modern wall in Rajasthan using the early mediaeval sculptures of Tantric Ganesha, Devi and ornate Hindu pillars.
It shows the contrast of the two civilizations.
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The once magnificent Gopinath Temple in Vrindavan, constructed by Raysal Darbari in medieval times. It was destroyed under the regime of the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. Currently only parts of the structure survives. Unfortunately, the Mukhmandapa is now used as a Gaushala. While...
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And the state of affairs is horrifying!!
Forget about the broader Ganga plains; even important localities near the Ganga are relatively unexplored. Just a few days ago, I located a couple of unpublished inscriptions while strolling through the streets of Varanasi.
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Here @SukritBanerjee and I discuss the history and politics of Durga Puja both in historical and contemporary context.
Covering from Mahisasur-mardini to Mahisasur Puja.
Plz do watch and subscribe!!
youtube.com/watch?v=6t-HCgFP…
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Enroute Chittorgarh-Nagri-Mandalgarh-Bijolia-Udaipur-Nagda-Eklingji-Nathdwara-Kumbhalgarh-Abu-Achalgarh!!
With @Jayvtweets and @Yaayaavara
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Killing cousins who covet the state not rightfully theirs even after rejecting offers of peace is what the foundational canon of Hinduism is all about….
These voices, accents and words would sound similar in many North Indian cities.. In this case, the city is rawalpindi #cousinsatwar
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As it marks the beginning of Śarad ṛtu, poets often depict heroes setting out on campaigns during this season. For example, in the Bhaṭṭikāvya, Rāma protects Viśvāmitra's sacrifice from demons at the onset of Śarad ṛtu, beautifully described by the poet in the second canto.
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House of Liberty successfully conducted a walk to the Historic Nath temple situated in Sanjay Van. We were led by @mihir_keshari who elaborated on the temple, the tradition of the Nath sect and the artefacts of the temple.
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What our ancestors left to us, and what we have made out of it.
Shameful.
@DRSHAILESHBJP @ASIGoI @my_rajasthan
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Mrinalini Rajgopalan in her article argues that the reason why Qutub complex is controversial and is subject to Hindutva claims is bcoz the Post-colonial Indian state has appropriated the Minar complex as a national symbol, nd hence it attracts conflicting claims.
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Bandish - daiyaa moko ka kahenge
Raag - Bhihaag
Aadab,
This Bandish is one of the compositions that I was instantly drawn to, which motivated me to learn this on my own. The Bandish is from the repertoire of Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan, and belongs to miyan Achpal of Delhi.
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We were Joined by Arjun Anand, PhD Scholar from School of Social science. He presented some melodious folk songs in Pahari Language depicting the social life, geography, and religious landscape of the Kangra valley.
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Warm thanks to @YaamirBadhe @Jayvtweets @walk_inthe_park @Coroneri and others who gave moral and practical support to a lecture at the @TheBenakiMuseum on Greek-Indian history: let this be the start of some broader debates!
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The Book “Treasures of the Gupta Empire, 2nd Edition” (2024) Part I, is now available as a PDF download.
This will allow all the Scholars, Researchers and Students and everyone else to have access to the latest research on this amazing and beautiful History of Ancient India. The Hindi translation of the book is ongoing and I hope to have this available soon also.
It is also available via Internet Archive.
archive.org/details/treasure…
Please share this so everyone can have access:
academia.edu/resource/work/1…
