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Puliyabaazi Hindi Podcast पुलियाबाज़ी हिन्दी पॉडकास्टThe Dominance of War-Elephants in India. हाथियों का युद्ध में इस्तेमाल।नमस्ते, पुलियाबाज़ी में आज हम एक हटके विषय पर चर्चा करेंगे—युद्ध में हाथियों का प्रयोग। यह विषय हमें काफी इंटरेस्टिंग लगा, तो हमने सोचा कि क्यों न इस पर आदित्य रामनाथन से बात की जाए। आदित्य तक्षशिला इंस्टीटूशन के साथ एसोसिएट फैलो हैं और मिलिटरी हिस्ट्री में गहरी दिलचस्पी रखते हैं। इस पुलियाबाज़ी पर चर्चा इतिहास के उस दौर की जब भारत एक ‘आर्म्स एक्सपोर्टर’ हुआ करता था। भारत के हाथी और उनको काबू में करने वाले महावत दुनियाभर में मशहूर थे। समय के साथ टेक्नोलॉजी में आये बदलाव से युद्ध का रूप भी बदल गया। क्या इस बदलाव में भारत कहीं पीछे छूट गया? इतिहास से हम क्या सीख ले सकते हैं?अगर आपको हिस्ट्री और मिलिटरी हिस्ट्री में दिलचस्पी है, तो आपको यह पुलियाबाज़ी ज़रूर पसंद आएगी।We discuss:* Was India an arms exporter in the ancient world?* How were elephants used in a war?* Where did war elephants come from?* What do we know about elephants in ancient India?* Were elephants an obsolete platform?* Was there a political purpose of elephants* Defence against elephants* When were elephants phased out?* RecommendationsAlso, please note that Puliyabaazi is now available on Youtube with video.Read:Book | Elephants and Kings An Environmental History By Thomas R. TrautmannBook | War Elephants by Konstantin NossovPodcast | Yuddha Ep. 01 The Age of the War-Elephant by Aditya Ramanathan and Anirudh KanisettiRelated episodes:भारत में एविएशन का इतिहास। The History of Aviation in India ft. Aashique Iqbalचोला साम्राज्य का इतिहास। Chola Kings, Merchants and Temples ft. Anirudh KanisettiIf you have any questions for the guest or feedback for us, please comment here or write to us at puliyabaazi@gmail.com. If you like our work, please subscribe and share this Puliyabaazi with your friends, family and colleagues.Website: https://puliyabaazi.inGuest: @adityascriptsHosts: @saurabhchandra @pranaykotas @thescribblebeeTwitter: @puliyabaaziInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puliyabaazi/Subscribe & listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, AudioBoom, YouTube, Spotify or any other podcast app. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get a2025-05-2952 min
The Literary CityThe Soviets, Rajiv Gandhi And Delhi In The '80s - 'For No Reason At All' A Novel By Ramjee ChandranSend us a textFor No Reason At All is a thinly fictionalised version of a very interesting and a very real story. High stakes and high intrigue—the story follows a young, feckless lobbyist, Solly Nilla, who is tossed into a situation that attracts the involvement of foreign interests including the embassies of France and the Soviet Union. And eventually, the direct involvement of then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and the President of India, R Venkataraman.The Prime Minister must decide if he will standby locally developed technology or allow a government de...2025-03-2934 min
All Things PolicyLandmarks and Legends: How Maps Led the WayThroughout history, Humans have crossed forests and the sea using their navigation skills. Europeans leveraged maps for conquering foreign lands and improving their administration. As we rely so much on technology for our movements in the present, how did people of the past navigate unfamiliar lands? What kind of maps did they create? What relevance do maps hold today? Join Sowmya and Swathi Kalyani of the Takshashila Institution as they sit down with Anirudh Kanisetti, historian and author of Lords of Earth and Sea, to answer these questions.The PGP is a comprehensive 48-week...2025-02-1925 min
Puliyabaazi Hindi Podcast पुलियाबाज़ी हिन्दी पॉडकास्टचोला साम्राज्य का इतिहास। Chola Kings, Merchants and Temples ft. Anirudh Kanisettiआज की पुलियाबाज़ी चोल साम्राज्य के बारे में। यह एकमात्र भारतीय साम्राज्य था जिसने उपमहाद्वीप के बाहर जाकर दक्षिणपूर्व एशिया तक जीत हाँसिल की थी। कोई पूछ सकता है कि 1000 साल पहले के साम्राज्य की कहानी से आज का क्या लेना देना। वैसे इस सवाल का जवाब तो हमारे मेहमान अनिरुद्ध कनिसेट्टी ही चर्चा के दौरान बहुत अच्छे से देते हैं। लम्बे जवाब के लिए तो चर्चा सुननी पड़ेगी। संक्षिप्त में बताएं तो राजनीति और राजनेताओं को बनाने या मिटाने वाली पावर डायनामिक्स चिरकालीन होती है। इतिहास के पन्नों में छुपे चोला साम्राज्य की कहानी से कुछ पाठ आज भी प्रासंगिक लगते हैं।हमारे आज के मेहमान अनिरुद्ध कनिसेट्टी एक बेहतरीन वक्ता हैं और इतिहास को लेकर काफ़ी उत्साही भी हैं। वे आपके दिल और दिमाग में इतिहास के प्रति नया जोश जगा देंगे ये तो पक्का है। तो इस पुलियाबाज़ी को सुनिए और सुनाइए।We discuss:* Expedition to Southeast Asia* How did merchants collude with the Cholas?* How do we know about the Cholas?* The rise of Cholas* The Chola economy* Cholamandalam* Was there a common cultural identity?* Why is Kaveri called Dakshin Ganga?* How did the Tamil merchants navigate?* Why were the Indian kingdoms limited within the subcontinent?* Myths about the CholasAlso, please note that Puliyabaazi is now available on Youtube with video. If you like the work we do, please share it with your friends and family.Books Discussed:Lords of Earth And Sea : A History of The Chola Empirehttps://amzn.in/d/bfyR6EJThanks for reading पुलियाबाज़ी Puliyabaazi! This post is public so feel free to share it.Related Puliyabaazi:अपनी ज़मीन की कहानी। India’s Natural History, Puliyabaazi with Pranay Lal #hindipodcastसिंधु घाटी सभ्यता की ख़ासियत | Ancient cities where every house had a bathroomसच की खोज: एक Archaeologist से मुलाक़ात ft. Disha Ahluwalia | Puliyabaazi Hindi Podcast Episode 99If you have any questions for the guest or feedback for us, please comment here or write to us at puliyabaazi@gmail.com. If you like our work, please subscribe and share this Puliyabaazi with your friends, family and colleagues.Website: https://puliyabaazi.inGuest: @AKanisettiHosts: @saurabhchandra @pranaykotas @thescribblebeeTwitter: @puliyabaaziInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puliyabaazi/Subscribe & listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, AudioBoom, YouTube, Spotify or any other podcast app. This is a public episode. If 2025-02-131h 19
Books and AuthorsThe power and the glory"Because of the wealth of inscriptions that they have left behind, it is really possible to understand the Cholas as political figures. Not only are they masters of media strategy, they are brilliantly charismatic. They are innovators capable of mobilising vaster armies than ever before . They are capable of thinking out of the box about bureaucracy, administration, diplomacy, and logistics in ways that had not been seen in medieval India. But the reason the Cholas were able to strike with such speed at such distance [as they did in their campaign to Bengal and in South East Asia] is because...2025-02-0754 min
The Literary CityAnirudh Kanisetti And His Conquest Of The Mediaeval DeccanSend us a textAs writers, we know that how we say something matters as much as what we say. The right words, arranged with care, can influence thought and stir emotion—or so we hope.The divide between creative prose and academic jargon was once stark. But then came the 1970s and 80s, when scientists like Isaac Asimov, Arthur Clarke, Carl Sagan, and Stephen Hawking showed us how to bridge that gap. Their books demystified science and made it thrillingly accessible. They kicked the doors down for voices like Neil deGrasse Tyson to follow....2024-12-1735 min
Frontline Conversations'I often compare Indian history with Game of Thrones': Ira MukhotyHistorian Ira Mukhoty's latest book, The Lion and The Lily: The Rise and Fall of Awadh, challenges long-held views about the fall of the Mughal Empire and the rise of British rule in India. Through her focus on the kingdom of Awadh, Mukhoty reveals a complex narrative of regional courts resisting British imperialism while engaging in international diplomacy. In an interview with Anirudh Kanisetti for Frontline, she discusses the capable rulers of Awadh, the French influence in 18th-century India, and how British propaganda has shaped our understanding of this pivotal period. Mukhoty's work, drawing from diverse sources, offers a...2024-11-2336 min
Books and AuthorsFan Favourite | Medieval Dynasties of Southern IndiaAs HT Smartcast completes 5 amazing years, we are re-releasing the most loved episode from this podcast. "People who are powerful and wealthy are always complex and layered characters," says Anirudh Kanisetti, author, Lords of the Deccan, in this Books & Authors' episode with Manjula Narayan, about the ambitious, adventurous, charismatic and bloodthirsty medieval dynasties of southern India from the Chalukyas to the Cholas.
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India Lost & FoundEp 9 - Carved in Time: Discovering the Kailasnath Temple at ElloraWelcome back to ILF Radio! In our latest episode, join us on a captivating journey as we delve into the rich history and enigmatic allure of the Kailasnath Temple, with Anirudh Kanisetti (@AKanisetti). Situated near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, this architectural marvel stands as a testament to India's rich heritage. Explore the intricacies of this UNESCO World Heritage site, nestled within the stunning landscape of Ellora, where Buddhist monasteries, Hindu caves, and Jain temples converge to showcase India's syncretic culture at its finest.
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Books and Beyond with Bound5.37 Anirudh Kanisetti: Unearthing the Untapped History of South IndiaDoes history give you goosebumps? Specifically, history that explores the minds of kings and uncovers hidden stories of little-known queens?In this episode, Tara and Michelle venture into the ancient palaces of South India as they converse with Anirudh Kanisetti, author of “Lords of the Deccan: Southern Indian from the Chalukyas to the Cholas”. They discuss how a majority of Deccan history got left out and why it mattered enough to make him dive into translations of literature and inscriptions from 600-1100 CE, how he made friends through memes, and why making history accessible was important to him...2023-11-211h 15
BIC TALKSThe Crafting of StoriesDelving into the intricate world of storytelling, author and historian Anirudh Kanisetti and author Vikram Chandra explore the fundamental questions that intrigue both readers and writers alike: How are stories told? How do they come to be? And where do these wisps of memory and words find the kernels to sprout from? Drawing upon his own journey and experiences, Vikram shares insights into his literary beginnings and the unique methods he employs in his writing. This episode of BIC Talks unveils the rich tapestry of storytelling, providing a glimpse into the creative process and the possible sources...2023-06-2619 min
The Altar of Time: A History of India's Christian ArtGoa's Festivals, and SaintsWhether we’re talking about bodhisattvas in Buddhism, Alvars in Vaishnavism, Nayanars in Shaivism, or pirs in Islam, all South Asian religions have their own version of the ideal devotee, worshipped as saints. In densely Catholic places like Goa, the calendar is marked and built around the celebration of the feast days of saints.
In today’s episode of The Altar of Time, we'll look at the images of two saints, both believed to be blood relatives of Jesus Christ, from the collection of the Museum of Christian Art. We’ll see how the rituals and traditions surrou...2023-06-2414 min
Miss Conduct: A True Crime PodcastNandini and Kundavai ft. Anirudh KanisettiThe Chola dynasty of centuries-old saw the rise of popular and determined kings that consolidated lands in southern and eastern India, the Indian Ocean, and even as far as south-east Asia. Their influence was unparalleled at the time, with King Rajaraja Chola I setting up a political, social, cultural, and economic landscape that took the empire through almost a dozen centuries. But before Rajaraja Chola, there was an internal war for power and control -- and two of its central characters may have been -- Nandini, a mysterious woman that made it to the top of the C...2023-05-311h 00
The Altar of Time: A History of India's Christian ArtNirmala Matha, in KonkaniThe year is 1973, and a young first-year theology student from Goa is assigned room number 65 at the Papal Seminary in Pune. There he sees a mysterious object: a pearl-white statuette of an elegant lady, wearing an Indian crown, standing on a lotus, draped in a saree. She appeared to be a Hindu goddess, but for the halo behind her head, and under her feet a crescent moon. This stunning image was the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, with the rising sun behind her crowned head and crescent moon at her feet. This "Nirmala Mata", with h...2023-04-2915 min
The Altar of Time: A History of India's Christian ArtNirmala Mata: Indian Nationalism and an Ivory of the Virgin MaryThe year is 1973, and a young first-year theology student from Goa is assigned room number 65 at the Papal Seminary in Pune. There he sees a mysterious object: a pearl-white statuette of an elegant lady, wearing an Indian crown, standing on a lotus, draped in a saree. She appeared to be a Hindu goddess, but for the halo behind her head, and under her feet a crescent moon. This stunning image was the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, with the rising sun behind her crowned head and crescent moon at her feet. This "Nirmala Mata", with h...2023-04-2312 minThe Altar of Time: A History of India's Christian ArtHow Roman Catholic Saints Became IndianWhether we’re talking about bodhisattvas in Buddhism, Alvars in Vaishnavism, Nayanars in Shaivism, or pirs in Islam, all South Asian religions have their own version of the ideal devotee. Christianity is no exception. Join us as we look at Saint John and Saint Anne, relatives of Jesus Christ, and how they are intertwined in Indian religion with song, dance, and colour.2023-04-2214 minThe Altar of Time: A History of India's Christian ArtLisbon to Lanka: The Incredible World of Indo-Portuguese IvoriesFrom Europe to Africa to Sri Lanka, Goan ivories are among the most cosmopolitan art objects of this most cosmopolitan region. They also show us, beyond the often-touching stories and devotions that they inspired in their owners, that art never comes from a single place. Join us as we explore their rich, fascinating world.2023-04-1512 minThe Altar of Time: A History of India's Christian ArtEaster and the Paschal CandlestandElaborately carved in wood, enthroning a great candle, the Paschal candlestand is one of the most important objects in the celebration of Easter. From Italy to India and beyond, we trace out its history and intertwining with the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.2023-04-0816 min
The Altar of Time: A History of India's Christian ArtThe Sorrowful Virgin in Global (and Goan) Catholic ArtOver the centuries, a large body of music, art and sculpture has explored the sorrow and pain borne by the Virgin Mary, whose son, Jesus Christ, was crucified in front of her eyes. From Flanders to Goa, we trace out the history of depictions of the Sorrowful Virgin in art, using three magnificent paintings in the collection of the Museum of Christian Art.2023-04-0213 min
The Altar of Time: A History of India's Christian ArtMalabar Ivories and Calvary ImagesDelicate ivory figurines of Jesus, carved on the Malabar Coast using materials from Africa, tell a story of globalisation and the Passion of Christ. Join us as we explore Catholic belief and Portuguese trade using the Museum of Christian Art's Calvary images.2023-03-2510 min
The Altar of Time: A History of India's Christian ArtA Painted Monstrance, A Painted WorldOver the last few episodes of The Altar of Time, we’ve seen richly made textiles, incense boats, and holy water containers, among many other objects. Now we move to perhaps the most recognisable of Catholic art objects: paintings, using a surreal, fiery vision of the heavens.2023-03-1110 min
The Altar of Time: A History of India's Christian ArtFraming Art, Framing LivesIn two elegant frames are the stories of many lives. One is of wood, one is of silver; one is carved with cherubs, the other enshrines a painting of the Virgin Mary and her child. But there's much more to them than you might think: through them we can understand how Indian Christianity thinks about art, how art becomes an object, and hear the poignant story of a forgotten young bride.2023-03-0411 min
The Altar of Time: A History of India's Christian ArtChasubles and the Strange Global History of the PineappleOn a silk garment once worn by a priest or deacon is a surprising motif: a pineapple. As commonplace as these fruits are to us, in the world of early modern Goa, pineapples were a sign of globe-spanning contacts expanding from colonial South America to the glamour of the Mughal court. Join us as we explore this fruity history, and the story of how the pineapple came to decorate this elegant garment.2023-02-2508 min
The Altar of Time: A History of India's Christian Art"Pelikan Monstrans": The Pelican Monstrance, in KonkaniFor International Mother Language Day 2023, The Altar of Time team brings to you our first episode in Konkani. We return to the gleaming silver Pelican Monstrance at the centre of the Museum of Christian art. Why does it look exactly like a mythical Indian bird? Join us as we explore the ritual of the Eucharist and how Indians engaged with European Christian mythology in the early modern period.2023-02-2114 min
The Altar of Time: A History of India's Christian ArtIncense Boats and the Portuguese GalleonThe waves of the Indian Ocean were once scented with gunpowder. The Portuguese Estado da India established itself in this vast region through its forts on water—galleons. But as successful as their conquests were, they were ephemeral: within decades of the Portuguese arriving in the Indian Ocean, Indian and Arab merchants were building their own galleons, and Portuguese officers and sailors were busy integrating themselves into the culture of the Indian Ocean world. Incense boats in the Museum's collection will allow us to explore this fascinating maritime history. 2023-02-1108 min
The Altar of Time: A History of India's Christian ArtTemple Metalware and a Holy Water FontAs in many religious traditions, Catholicism uses sanctified water as part of its rituals. Join us as we trace out its rich history and usage in Goa, and the surprising ways in which one particular holy water font in the Museum of Christian Art is linked to metalware from other Indian traditions.2023-02-0411 min
The Altar of Time: A History of India's Christian ArtConvent to Museum, Nuns to TouristsThe silent walls of the Convent of Santa Monica in Old Goa whisper the stories of hundreds of lives. The first major convent for aristocratic Portuguese and Indian Catholic women established in the subcontinent, its history is the history of Goa itself. Join us as we explore the lives of its former inhabitants, century through century.2023-01-2815 min
The Altar of Time: A History of India's Christian ArtThe Pelican Monstrance: An Indian Jesus?Gleaming at the centre of the Museum of Christian art is a silver rendition of a pelican—but one that looks exactly like a mythical Indian bird. Join us as we explore the ritual of the Eucharist and how Indians engaged with European Christian mythology in the early modern period.2023-01-2112 min
BIC TALKSCourt Politics in Early Modern South IndiaThe Heirs of Vijayanagara: Court Politics in Early Modern South India by Lennart Bes is a comparative study investigating court politics in four kingdoms that succeeded the south Indian Vijayanagara empire during the 16th to 18th centuries: Ikkeri, Tanjavur, Madurai, and Ramnad. Building on a combination of unexplored Indian texts and Dutch archival records, this research offers a new analysis of political culture, power relations, and dynastic developments. The monograph provides detailed facts and insights that contest existing scholarship. By highlighting their competitive, fluid, and dynamic nature, it undermines the historiography viewing these courts as harmonic, hierarchic, and...2022-12-2238 min
Cyrus Says CleanEp. 968 : CnB ft. Navin, Anirudh & Antariksh | Thailand Legalizes Marijuana, Snoop Dogg's Personal Blunt Roller & New Guidelines for 'Endorsers' and Surrogate AdsOn Cyrus Says today, we are joined by Navin Noronha, Anirudh Kanisetti, and co-host Silverie (Antariksh). Cyrus rants about his Saturday theatre show called 'Unmasked' and how it went. The panel discusses the absence of Anirudh's ponytail, his new book 'Lords of the Deccan: Southern India from the Chalukyas to the Cholas', and why Navin hates men with ponytails. They also talk about Thailand legalizing marijuana but not the smoking of it, Snoop Dogg giving his personal 'blunt roller' a pay hike due to inflation, the newly announced guidelines on the ban of surrogate ads and the new rules...2022-06-141h 12
Cyrus SaysCnB ft. Navin, Anirudh & Antariksh | Thailand legalizes marijuana & Smokescreen Around Surrogate AdsOn Cyrus Says today, we are joined by Navin Noronha, Anirudh Kanisetti, and co-host Silverie (Antariksh). Cyrus rants about his Saturday theatre show called 'Unmasked' and how it went. The panel discusses the absence of Anirudh's ponytail, his new book 'Lords of the Deccan: Southern India from the Chalukyas to the Cholas', and why Navin hates men with ponytails. They also talk about Thailand legalizing marijuana but not the smoking of it, Snoop Dogg giving his personal 'blunt roller' a pay hike due to inflation, the newly announced guidelines on the ban of surrogate ads and the new rules...2022-06-141h 12
Countries That Don't Exist AnymoreAnirudh Kanisetti: Mughal Empire and the DeccanWe're joined by historian, author and podcaster, Anirudh Kanisetti. He's a Deccan expert thanks to his brilliant book Lords of the Deccan.
He talks us through historical video games, fashionable pineapples and why history is too often told from a Western perspective.
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Gone MedievalThe Dynasty that Transformed Southern IndiaHistories of India usually concern themselves with events and invasions in the subcontinent’s North, while the rest of India’s rich story is often reduced down to little more than dry footnotes. Now historian and Indian history podcast presenter Anirudh Kanisetti has brought to light the early medieval period in the Deccan Plateau - between the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal - when the region was transformed by the Chalukya dynasty, shaping life in southern India for centuries.In this edition of Gone Medieval, Dr. Cat Jarman is at the Jaipu...2022-04-2620 min
The Musafir Stories - India Travel PodcastMayurbhanj and The Belgadia Palace with Akshita Bhanj DeoWinner of Giveaway - Lords of the Deccan by Anirudh KanisettiSarbani MohapatraThis week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Akshita Bhanj Deo, Director of the Belgadia Palace - an 18th century Victorian era styled palace that is now a boutique hotel in Mayurbhanj, Odisha!Today's destination: Mayurbhanj, OdishaNearest Airport: Dum Dum Airport, CCU; Biju Patnaik International airport, BBINearest Railway Station: Baripada Railway Stn, BPOPrerequisites - N/APacking - Pack light, carry extra liquids as it can get hot during the...2022-03-3151 min
The Musafir Stories - India Travel PodcastEllora and Lords of the Deccan with Anirudh KanisettiGIVEAWAY Alert: Answer 3 questions linked below and stand a chance to win - https://forms.gle/J2h6mmtLQV3vsMrE9This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with a returning guest, Anirudh Kanisetti, as we discuss Ellora and his debut book, Lords of the Deccan!Today's destination: Ellora, MaharashtraNearest Airport: Aurangabad Airport, IXUNearest Railway Station: Aurangabad Railway station, AWBPrerequisites - N/APacking - Pack light, carry extra liquids as it can get hot during the dayTime of the year...2022-03-171h 00
Jaipur BytesLords of the Deccan: Anirudh Kanisetti and Manu S. Pillai in conversationThis episode is a live session from Jaipur Literature Festival 2022 - Lords of the Deccan: Anirudh Kanisetti and Manu S. Pillai in conversation. 2022-03-1236 min
Jaipur Literature Festival On Mentza UnscriptedMoorti Chor: The Idol ThiefS. Vijay Kumar’s Idol Thief tells the astonishing true story of the New York-based antique dealer Subhash Kapoor, named as one of the most prolific commodity smugglers in the world. Kapoor’s pieces have graced museums across the globe. While he is serving time in prison for the theft of artefacts worth millions, the extent of his crimes is incalculable. In conversation with historian and author of Lords of the Deccan: Southern India from the Chalukyas to the Cholas Anirudh Kanisetti, finance and shipping expert Kumar, who had investigated Kapoor's case among several others, discusses his first book and...2022-03-1247 min
Beyond CharminarUntold history: Deccan empires of the SouthWhen we talk about Indian history, the Deccan and South India's narratives are largely missing from popular narratives, given that most of it is looked at from a prism of Delhi.Breaking away from that is author Anirudh Kanisetti's latest book, Lords of the Deccan, which gives a comprehensive idea of what went on in the Deccan between the 6th and 11th centuries.Host Yunus Lasania speaks with Anirudh for this episode of Beyond Charminar, to understand how the Deccan functioned and developed as a separate entity throughout centuries.See sunoindia.in/privacy-policy...2022-02-2836 min
The SoapyRao ShowA guide to the future: Understanding your country’s past ft. Anirudh KanisettiAnirudh Kanisetti is the author of Lords of the Deccan. Holding a first-class honours degree from BITS Pilani and having previously worked at the Takshashila Institution, he is currently an Editor at the Museum of Arts and Photography. He has received grants from the Princeton Center for Digital Humanities and the India Foundation for the Arts, and his writings and work have been featured in The Hindu, The New Indian Express, LiveMint and ThePrint, among others. He hosts two critically acclaimed podcasts – Echoes of India and Yuddha.Book description:The history of the vast Indian su...2022-02-251h 29
Books and AuthorsBooks & Authors with Anirudh Kanisetti, author, Lords of the Deccan"People who are powerful and wealthy are always complex and layered characters," says Anirudh Kanisetti, author, Lords of the Deccan, in this week's Books & Authors conversation with Manjula Narayan, about the ambitious, adventurous, charismatic and bloodthirsty medieval dynasties of southern India from the Chalukyas to the Cholas.
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Cyrus Says CleanEp. 784: feat. Anirudh KanisettiOn this episode, Cyrus is joined by Anirudh Kanisetti, Researcher, Writer, Podcaster & Host of Echoes of India and Yuddha on the IVM Podcasts network. They talk about Anirudh first doing engineering, getting interested in history through historical video games like Age of Empires and the Total War series, his two podcasts 'Echoes of India' and 'Yuddha', our north-centric obsession of Indian history, why so much of our history is never talked about, and lots more. They also talk about Ashoka the Great, whether he was really infact a humanist or just a politician/dictator, Babur who is supposed to...2021-09-221h 11
Cyrus Saysfeat. Anirudh KanisettiOn this episode, Cyrus is joined by Anirudh Kanisetti, Researcher, Writer, Podcaster & Host of Echoes of India and Yuddha on the IVM Podcasts network. They talk about Anirudh first doing engineering, getting interested in history through historical video games like Age of Empires and the Total War series, his two podcasts 'Echoes of India' and 'Yuddha', our north-centric obsession of Indian history, why so much of our history is never talked about, and lots more. They also talk about Ashoka the Great, whether he was really infact a humanist or just a politician/dictator, Babur who is supposed to...2021-09-221h 08
Echoes Of India: A History PodcastBeloved of the Gods: Ashoka Maurya in His Time and OursIn the Season 3 Finale, we explore South Asia at the time of its most famous ancient figure: Ashoka Maurya, ruler of the largest empire seen in the subcontinent to that point. Anirudh meets a rude South Indian visiting one of Ashoka's inscriptions and hears the words of the emperor himself to uncover the nature, structure, and sobering truths about the Mauryan empire and its impact on the history of South Asia.Season 4 of Echoes of India will be out in November/December 2021!Anirudh is trying to bring the history of South Asia alive though hard research and...2021-09-201h 07
Echoes Of India: A History PodcastThe Emperor is Naked: How History Forgot the Ajivikas and Remembered the MauryasThe forgotten religion of the Ajivikas can tell us a great deal about the religions and empires of the early Gangetic Plains. Anirudh visits the medieval Jain site of Shravanabelagola near Bangalore, recounts the story of the mysterious Ajivika teacher Makkhali Goshala, and explains how the rise of the mighty empire of the Mauryas is connected to this vanished religious tradition.Anirudh is trying to bring the history of South Asia alive though hard research and great storytelling. Please help him out on this labour of love at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/akanisettiAlternatively, you can donate at...2021-09-1331 min
Echoes Of India: A History PodcastAlexander the Brute: Building Empires in the Ancient WorldThe invasion of Alexander III of Macedon is a landmark event in South Asian history. Join Anirudh as he explores the conqueror's camp, meets an Indian mercenary who served in Alexander's campaigns, and uncovers the mystery of the fall of the Nanda dynasty and the rise of the mighty Gangetic empire of the Mauryas that succeeded them.Anirudh is trying to bring the history of South Asia alive though hard research and great storytelling. Please help him out on this labour of love at 2021-09-0634 min
All Things PolicyWhat did the Kakatiyas do for us?Anirudh Kanisetti takes us through the birth of the Kakatiya dynasty, its extraordinary rise, and its violent fall.2021-08-2338 min
All Things PolicyHow Columbus Transformed Indian CuisineAnirudh Kanisetti speaks to food blogger Sujata Shukla about how the arrival of new crops from the Americas, often brought by Europeans, transformed Indian eating habits.2021-08-2043 min
All Things PolicyThe Dilemmas of Religious FreedomAnirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan talk to Professor Olivier Roy of the European University Institute about the law.2021-08-1632 min
Surface ScratchersSurface Scratchers Ep25: AMA (or AUA - Ask Us Anything!)Sawant and Ronny celebrate a milestone. Cheers. Also, listener questions are answered.
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Books mentioned in the podcast: Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall; India Moving by Chinmay Tumbe; Akbar, Daughters of the Sun by Ira Mukhoty; Jahangir by Parvati Sharma; Shah Jahan by Fergus Nicoll; William Dalrymple's books; Tom Clancy's books.
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Podcasts: The Origin of Things and Getting Meta by Chuck Gopal; The Seen and the Unseen by Amit Varma; The History of...2021-08-0735 min
All Things PolicyEp. 633: Uncovering the Warriors of SinauliAnirudh Kanisetti speaks to archaeologist and history communicator Disha Ahluwalia, who worked on excavations in the region, to find out.2021-08-061h 21
All Things PolicyEp. 628: What if Vijayanagara Won?Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan explore the culture, society, and geopolitics of the Vijayanagara empire and its nayaka successors in search of answers.2021-07-3045 min
Love What You LoveHistory of the Indian Subcontinent with Anirudh KanisettiAnirudh Kanisetti is a scholar and the host of two history podcasts, Echoes of India and Yuddha, all about the military history of the Indian subcontinent. He’s super thoughtful and insightful - but even more, he’s absolutely passionate about the subject. Did you know that India is the size of Europe, but even more diverse and many times more populous - comprising about one-sixth of humanity? How much do you know about India and the subcontinent? How much do you know about its history? In this chat, Anirudh and I talk suppressed histories; the po...2021-06-2951 min
Puliyabaazi Hindi Podcast पुलियाबाज़ी हिन्दी पॉडकास्टदूसरे देशों के झगड़ों में क्यों पड़े? International Peace Mediation and India.In the past, India has played a significant role in mediating peace in conflicts involving major powers. However, this zeal has waned over the last few decades. In this episode, Raja Karthikeya, who has worked on several peace issues in West Asia, argues that India must revive the peace mediation agenda for its own national interest. He dispels commonly held notions that have constrained India’s imagination and action as an international peace mediator. This episode builds on Raja’s chapter in the book India's Marathon: Reshaping the Post-Pandemic World Order. आम तौर पर ये धारणा है कि भारत को दूसरे देशों के झगड़ों से दो गज़ की दूरी बनाई रखनी चाहिए, पहले खुद के झगड़े निपटाए और फिर ही दूसरे देशों के मामलों में सोचें। लेकिन इस एपिसोड में राजा कार्तिकेय कहते है कि सोचने का ये नज़रिया ग़लत है। शांति मध्यस्थता में सक्रिय होने से भारत को सीधा सीधा लाभ भी है और भारत इस ज़िम्मेदारी को उठाने में सक्षम भी है। राजा कई पश्चिम एशिया में शांति मध्यस्थता प्रक्रियाओं का हिस्सा रह चुके हैं। For more:Read Raja’s chapter in India's Marathon: Reshaping the Post-Pandemic World Order, editors Pranay Kotasthane, Anirudh Kanisetti, and Nitin Pai.70 years of the Korean War: India’s lesser-known role in halting it, Neha Banka for Indian ExpressRaja’s previous appearance on Puliyabaazi #24For an Indian Touch in Timor-Leste, Nitin PaiPuliyabaazi is on these platforms:Twitter: https://twitter.com/puliyabaaziFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/puliyabaaziInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puliyabaazi/Subscribe & listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, AudioBoom, YouTube, Spotif2021-03-0454 min
The AncientsBeasts of Battle: Indian War ElephantsThe four components of the Ancient Indian battlefield: infantry, cavalry, chariots … and elephants. These magnificent creatures were dominant in conflicts to the east of India, in South-East Asia, but also to the west, in Greece and Africa. For this episode, Anirudh Kanisetti and Tristan discussed the role of Indian war elephants, their strengths, weaknesses and training; and what they tell us about Ancient India. Anirudh’s own podcasts, Yuddha, which is dedicated to Indian Military history, and Echoes of India, which embraces the whole of Indian history, can be found here: https://www.anirudhkanisetti.com/podcasts2021-02-0456 minThe AncientsBeasts of Battle: Indian War ElephantsThe four components of the Ancient Indian battlefield: infantry, cavalry, chariots … and elephants. These magnificent creatures were dominant in conflicts to the east of India, in South-East Asia, but also to the west, in Greece and Africa. For this episode, Anirudh Kanisetti and Tristan discussed the role of Indian war elephants, their strengths, weaknesses and training; and what they tell us about Ancient India. Anirudh’s own podcasts, Yuddha, which is dedicated to Indian Military history, and Echoes of India, which embraces the whole of Indian history, can be found here: https://www.anirudhkanisetti.com/podcasts2021-02-0456 min
Anticipating the Unintended#92 India's Marathon 🎧This newsletter is really a weekly public policy thought-letter. While excellent newsletters on specific themes within public policy already exist, this thought-letter is about frameworks, mental models, and key ideas that will hopefully help you think about any public policy problem in imaginative ways. It seeks to answer just one question: how do I think about a particular public policy problem/solution?PS: If you enjoy listening instead of reading, we have this edition available as an audio narration courtesy the good folks at Ad-Auris. If you have any feedback, please send it to us.New...2020-12-0619 min
Yuddha - The Indian Military History PodcastYuddha Season Finale: Cities of Victory: The Deccan Military Revolution and the Fall of Vijayanagara (feat. Srinivas Reddy)In our Season 1 finale, we look at the saga of how an unlikely coalition of warring sultanates came to destroy the might of Vijayanagara. We begin with the Battle of Raichur in 1520, in which Vijayanagara's Krishna Deva Raya inflicted a humiliating defeat on the Bijapur sultanate.Over the half-century after Raichur, Bijapur and the other sultanates would learn bitter lessons, creating an unparalleled military revolution that blended the best of European and Indian innovations. On 23 January 1565, they would meet the armies of Vijayanagara in the climactic Battle of Talikota, one of the most epochal encounters in Indian...2020-09-161h 33
The Musafir Stories - India Travel Podcast88: Hampi - A Short History with Anirudh KanisettiThis week, The Musafir Stories speaks to host of the hit podcast "Echoes of India" - Anirudh Kanisetti!Today's destination: Hampi!Nearest Airport: Hubli Airport (HBX)Nearest Railway Station: Hospet Junction (HPT)Prerequisites - NAPacking - Pack according to the weather - summers can be HOT!Time of the year - Nov to Jan is a good time to visit!Length of the itinerary- 5 daysItinerary Highlights:- Anirudh speaks about the origins of history, rise...2020-09-0358 min
Yuddha - The Indian Military History PodcastEp. 08: Cites of Victory: How the Portuguese Conquered the Indian OceanIn the 15th century, the Indian Ocean was visited by two fleets that would change the history of the world.The first was the gigantic armada of the Chinese admiral Cheng He, carrying thousands of sailors and tons of luxuries representing centuries of development of maritime commerce in this interconnected region.The second was the tiny squadron of bedraggled ships that came from a distant, insignificant European country: Portugal. The Portuguese and their leaders - da Gama, Cabral, Almeida, Albequerque - would transform this ocean, and eventually be engulfed in it.This is...2020-09-021h 34
Yuddha - The Indian Military History PodcastEp. 07: Cities of Victory: Vijayanagara and the Deccan Sultans (feat. Manu S. Pillai)The great 300-year eruption of the Turkic and Mongol peoples has come to an end, and the sun rises upon a world transformed. The peoples of Eurasia are now welded into an enormous network of competing, innovative, and "globalised" states and societies ranging from England in the West to Japan in the East. And as the Sultanate of Delhi unravels and collapses after its Deccan misadventures, two empires rise south of the Narmada river: the Bahmani Sultanate, the first Sultanate ever seen in the Deccan, and the famous empire of Vijayanagara, City of Victory, one of the most remarkable...2020-08-191h 16
Yuddha - The Indian Military History PodcastEp. 06: The Sultanate Supremacy: How Delhi Won and Lost the DeccanAs the Mongol threat faded, the warlords of Delhi turned their attention south to the riches of peninsular India. In a matter of a few decades, they would transform the fate of the subcontinent forever. The figures that led this transformation - Alauddin Khilji, Malik Kafur, and Muhammad bin Tughluq - have passed into legend.The Delhi Sultanate came to dominate the subcontinent. But the conquest of the Deccan also spelt the beginning of its disintegration and decline.This is the second of a two-part series exploring the improbable rise and fall of the Delhi...2020-08-051h 14
Yuddha - The Indian Military History PodcastEp. 05: The Sultanate Supremacy: How Delhi Defeated the MongolsNobody in the late 13th century would have believed you, if you told them that the tiny Sultanate of Delhi - established by a turbulent band of Turkic warlords - would one day dominate the vast Indian subcontinent.To its Northwest, the terrifying hordes of Genghis Khan rampaged across Iran. To its Southeast, the sophisticated lords of India continued with their wars and poetry, raiding Delhi's trade routes.Yet, somehow, Delhi rose to the challenge, with some of the Indian subcontinent's most remarkable military and political innovations.This is the first of a...2020-07-221h 24
Puliyabaazi Hindi Podcast पुलियाबाज़ी हिन्दी पॉडकास्टपाताल की होड़ : कविड 19 और नई विश्व व्यवस्था. Post-pandemic World Order.In this episode, we discuss how COVID-19 is likely to affect geopolitical and geoeconomic trends. Pranay and Saurabh discuss how the world might change due to the COVID-19 pandemic, how this new world order will affect India, the domestic policy reforms needed to prosper in this world, and India’s foreign policy outlook for a changed world.कोविड-19 की वजह से विश्व व्यवस्था में कई बड़े बदलाव आ रहे हैं | आर्थिक तौर पर सरकारें “आत्मनिर्भरता” का नारा फिर से उठा रही हैं जबकि राजनैतिक तौर पर चीन के अक्खड़पन के खिलाफ कई देश ठोस कदम उठा रहे है | तो इसी बदलती विश्व व्यवस्था पर चर्चा प्रणय और सौरभ के साथ |Readings:1. Takshashila Discussion SlideDoc by Pranay Kotasthane, Akshay Alladi,Anirudh Kanisetti, Anupam Manur on India in the Post COVID-19 World Order (https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-discussion-slidedoc-india-in-the-post-covid-19-world-order/)2. Takshashila Discussion Document on ‘India’s Strategies for a New World Order’ (http://takshashila.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/TDD-Indias-Strategies-New-World-Order-AK-PK-AM-2018-02.pdf)3. Pranay Kotasthane on ‘Ingredients of a New World Order’ (https://www.thinkpragati.com/opinion/2694/ingredients-new-world-order/)4. The Pragati Podcast episode on ‘A New Brave World Order’ (https://www.thinkpragati.com/podcast/5306/a-b...2020-05-281h 25
Yuddha - The Indian Military History PodcastEp. 04: The Storm From the Steppe Part TwoIndia, the 12th century.As European crusaders in search of blood, glory and wealth rampage into the Near East, the ambitious warlord Muhammad of Ghor and his armies of mercenaries set their eyes on the great expanse of Northern India and its warlike kings. As they bicker and battle, cities are sacked, universities destroyed, and thousands displaced. And in the process, the economic, cultural, and political fabric of the early modern world begins to take shape.In this second and final part of our episode on the rise of the Delhi Sultanate, join us as we...2020-03-251h 11
Yuddha - The Indian Military History PodcastEp. 02: The World Of The South Indian SoldierFrom the icy peaks of the Himalayas across the blue waters of the Indian Ocean, the medieval South Indian soldier transformed the fate of the world. Anirudh and Aditya explore the vibrant military culture of medieval South India, from the Great Furious Commanders of the Forces in their perfumed courts to peasant soldiers lost in the dust of battlefields. In the process, they unpack everything from infantry tactics to what Indian military camps might have looked like, from battlefield formations to the famous South Indian invasions of North India under the Rashtrakutas and Cholas, and the region's invasions of...2020-02-262h 03
Wonders of the WorldThe Western Group of Temples at Khajuraho and the ChandelasTHIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT CONTENT. A group of temples sits in the hills of central India, stunningly studded with sculptures. Built by the Chandela dynasty, they are remarkably well preserved testaments to medieval power, but they are best known for their many erotic images. Anirudh Kanisetti of the Echoes of India podcast returns to discuss the Chandelas, their connection with tantra, their views of sex, their run-ins with the famed Turkic warlord Mahmud of Ghazni, and how all of that relates to India's political environment today. Medieval India shows the panoply of human...2020-02-131h 00
Yuddha - The Indian Military History PodcastEp. 01 The Age of the War-Elephant There is no military doctrine so uniquely Indian as the use of the war-elephant. These magnificent animals dominated Indian battlefields for over two thousand years, and Indian war-elephants fought as far afield as Greece, Africa, and Southeast Asia. But how were they actually used in battle? What were their weaknesses? How were they trained, what did they eat, how were they decorated? What do they tell us about the military culture and geopolitics of medieval India? Anirudh and Aditya dissect one of the most unique battles in South Indian history - the Battle of Koppam in the Chola-Chalukya Wars, 1054...2020-02-121h 13
Yuddha - The Indian Military History PodcastIntroduction Ep. 00: A History Of ViolenceIndia's violent past shapes the conflicts of its present, and looms over its uncertain future. If you've ever wanted to look beyond Bollywood's dudebros and glamourous costumes, and wrangle with the darker side of medieval and modern India, Yuddha is the show for you. Hosts Anirudh and Aditya break down what you can expect in this first podcast to ever explore the military history of the subcontinent.Tune in to new episodes on Wednesday every fortnight.You can follow Anirudh Kanisetti on his twitter handle @AKanisetti and on his instagram handle @aniryuddha:You...2020-02-0312 min
PaperbackEp. 16: Anirudh KanisettiWelcome to Paperback by The Open Library Project. Today as our guest we have Anirudh Kanisetti, Research Associate and host of podcast series Echoes Of India. In this episode we deep dive into Fate of Rome by Kyle Harper in the first half of the podcast. In the second half we also discuss 'Ka' by Roberto Calasso, 'Against The Grain' by James C Scott, 'Political Violence in Ancient India' by Upinder Singh and much more. Anirudh further talks about History readings and why it is so essential to be referred to in today's times. You...2019-03-2030 min
Wonders of the WorldThe Kailashanatha Temple of Ellora and the RashtrakutasEarly medieval India saw the rise of an empire based in the Deccan plateau: the Rashtrakutas. Despite their significant power and influence, their story is little-known and under-appreciated. From their most remarkable king, Amoghavarsha the author, to their architectural masterpiece at the caves of Ellora, we will remedy this shocking omission. The Kailashanatha Temple, carved from the Deccan rock, is a true wonder, and Anirudh Kanisetti, historian and host of the Echoes of India, brings its magic to life. We also talk about Indian math, Sanskrit poetry, and chicken kolhapuri, a spicy Deccan specialty. Sources:...2019-03-1458 min
Echoes Of India: A History PodcastBuddha Goes to AfghanistanSometimes, the most beautiful art is paid for by the most brutal of conquerors. This is the story of how ancient India's most remarkably globalised art was born. In this episode, the tale of Gandhara continues to unfold as the Indo-Greeks are uprooted by Central Asian nomads fleeing from a terrible foe. But their art stays behind, and meets a mighty new force: Buddhism, rapidly entering its heyday in the North-West of India as the great economic webs of the Silk Roads are born. In the second episode of Echoes of India, host Anirudh Kanisetti continues the...2018-11-2619 min
Echoes Of India: A History PodcastThe Greeks Who Became IndiansMost histories of post-Vedic India start with Alexander the Great and then start with the story of North India under the Mauryas. But this story stays with Alexander's army. This episode explores the North-West of the Indian subcontinent, where South Asia meets Central Asia and West Asia - the region of Gandhara, the melting pot of the ancient world, where Indo-Greeks worshipped Greco-Indian gods. In the inaugural episode of Echoes of India, host Anirudh Kanisetti introduces us to Ancient India with a twist - hear the battles of Alexander, the debates of Buddhist monks, and...2018-11-1921 min
Echoes Of India: A History PodcastIntroductionEchoes is a history podcast like no other. It's by Indians, about Indians, for Indians: A 700-year journey from the invasion of Alexander to the Gupta Empire, from the sublime Greek art of Gandhara to the pearl-white Buddhist stupas of Andhra to the thriving port cities of the Tamil land. Along the way, monks debate, queens boast, and armies roar. In Echoes, the past comes back to life - noisy, breathing, as thriving as the Indian subcontinent is today. Each week, host Anirudh Kanisetti takes you through a new aspect of the wonder that was ancient India...2018-11-1301 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 56: A Brave New World OrderEveryone from Henry Kissinger and Donald Trump to Solomon Lane in the new Mission Impossible(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb49-oV0F78) movie cares about the the end of the old world order. What is a world order? How is it changing? Most importantly, what should India be doing about it? In Episode 56 of The Pragati Podcast, Pranay Kotasthane(https://twitter.com/pranaykotas) and Anirudh Kanisetti(https://twitter.com/AKanisetti) join hosts Pavan Srinath(https://twitter.com/zeusisdead) and Hamsini Hariharan(https://twitter.com/HamsiniH) to discuss India's Strategies for a New World Order. Hav...2018-08-0953 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 56: A Brave New World OrderEveryone from Henry Kissinger and Donald Trump to Solomon Lane in the new Mission Impossible(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb49-oV0F78) movie cares about the the end of the old world order. What is a world order? How is it changing? Most importantly, what should India be doing about it? In Episode 56 of The Pragati Podcast, Pranay Kotasthane(https://twitter.com/pranaykotas) and Anirudh Kanisetti(https://twitter.com/AKanisetti) join hosts Pavan Srinath(https://twitter.com/zeusisdead) and Hamsini Hariharan(https://twitter.com/HamsiniH) to discuss India's Strategies for a New World Order. Hav...2018-08-0900 min