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History Under Your FeetVeer Kunwar SinghVeer Kunwar Singh. A man who at 80 years of age, was the oldest warrior of the 1857 revolt, in a league that included such greats like Rani of Jhansi, Rao Tula Ram, Nana Saheb and Tantiya Tope.2021-04-2308 min
History Under Your FeetMaharshi KarveDhondo Keshav Karve, also known affectionately as Annasaheb. For the 100 odd years of his life on earth, he lit the lamps in the lives of many a child widow, and women, fought for their emancipation.2021-04-2011 min
History Under Your FeetKandukuri Veeresalingam PantuluKandukuri Veeresalingam, often regarded as the father of Modern Andhra Pradesh, social reformer, activist, writer, the quintessential Renaissance man.2021-04-1812 min
History Under Your FeetDarkness at Baisakhi-Jallianwala Bagh MassacreJallianwala Bagh,a name that evokes painful memories in our history, a reminder of the brutality of the British rule. 1500 massacred here on April 13,1919 on the orders Gen Reginald Dyer, on a Baisakhi Day.2021-04-1408 min
History Under Your FeetRani Tarabai BhonsleRani Tarabai Bhonsle the daughter in law of Chattrapathi Shivaji Maharaj, who took over the Maratha Empire at a critical juncture, fought back Aurangzeb, and saved the Empire from destruction. T2021-04-1405 min
History Under Your FeetLala Har DayalLala Hardayal, the man who co founded the Ghadar Party in US, along with Sohan Singh Bhakna. A legend among revolutionaries, one of the key members of India House in London along with Shyamji Krishna Varma, Veer Savarkar and Madame Bhikaji Cama.2021-03-0405 min
History Under Your FeetMewar- Land of the RanasThe first in a series on Mewar, where I look at the region's history, it's backdrop, and Bappa Rawal2021-03-0206 min
History Under Your FeetKanneganti HanumanthuKanneganti Hanumanthu, was famous for the Pullari Satyagraha, against the draconian tax imposed by the British on the peasants for grazing their cattle or gathering wood in the forests of Palnadu.2021-02-2304 min
History Under Your FeetUyyalavada Narasimha ReddyUyyalavada Narasimha Reddy, born in Rupanagudi and grew up in Uyyalavada, had around 66 villages under his control in Bellary, Kadapa, Anantapur, Kurnool districts, and was a patron of arts and literature. One of the heroes of the Polygar Wars against the British.2021-02-2304 min
History Under Your FeetShanti Swaroop BhatnagarShanti Swarup Bhatnagar one of the greatest Indian scientists of the modern era, who was an equally good writer. To most Indians, his name would be familiar with CSIR, that he founded as well as the awards given out in his name to aspiring scientists. Yet not many know that he was also an equally good Urdu poet under the name of Seemab, and composed the Kulgeet for Benaras Hindu University in Sanskrit.2021-02-2208 min
History Under Your FeetKittur Rani ChennammaThe brave queen of Kittur, who took on the British.2021-02-2204 min
History Under Your FeetVasudev Balwant PhadkeVasudev Balwant Phadke, often called as the father of the Indian armed revolt, an inspiration to many a revolutionary. He was an inspiration for Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s landmark novel Anand Math, which incorporated many references from his life. A Chitpavan Brahmin from Konkan, who rallied the lower peasant castes like Dhangars, Kolis, Bhils as well as warrior communities like Ramoshis against British rule.2021-02-1705 min
History Under Your FeetBasant PanchamiOn the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswathi Puja, I take a look at it's significance.2021-02-1606 min
History Under Your FeetPeshwa Madhav RaoPeshwa Madhav Rao, the youngest of the Peshwas who bought the Maratha empire back to it's glory after the Panipat debacle.2021-02-1505 min
History Under Your FeetTelanga KhariaTelanga Kharia from the Kharia tribe in Jharkhand who led an intense uprising against the British in Gumla. 2021-02-1403 min
History Under Your FeetTilka ManjhiTilka Manjhi tribal leader who led a major uprising against the British in and around Bhagalpur.2021-02-1404 min
History Under Your FeetVikram SarabhaiVikram Sarabhai, the father of India’s space program, regarded as one of the greatest scientists of modern India. And who also made a signficant contribution to the nuclear program.2020-12-2907 min
History Under Your FeetBattle of KolhapurShivaji Maharaj routs the Adil Shahi forces once again at the Battle of Kolhapur in 1659, as their commander Rustom Zaman flees the battlefield. This victory would make Aurangzeb take notice of him.2020-12-2805 min
History Under Your FeetLance Naik Albert Ekka-The man who saved AgartalaLance Naik Albert Ekka, the man who saved Agartala during the 1971 War, PVC recipient for his sheer courage under fire during the capture of Gangasagar, one of Jharkhand's most famous icons.2020-12-2703 min
History Under Your FeetPandit Madan Mohan MalviyaPandit Madan Mohan Malviya, founder of Benares Hindu University, educationist, thinker, freedom fighter, social reformer, a truly great soul or Mahamana as he was called.2020-12-2510 min
History Under Your FeetThe Man Who Knew InfinitySrinivasa Ramanujan, one of the greatest mathematicians of the modern era. A genius, and a true maverick.2020-12-2308 min
History Under Your FeetDecember 19,1927Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan, Thakur Roshan Singh are hanged to death on this date for ther involvement in the Kakori Conspiracy.2020-12-2010 min
History Under Your FeetSadashiv Rao BhauThe commander of the Maratha Army at the 3rd Battle of Panipat, a hero often judged harshly for that one failure.2020-08-0307 min
History Under Your FeetSadashiv Rao BhauThe commander of the Maratha Army at the 3rd Battle of Panipat, a hero often judged harshly for that one failure.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at historyunderyourfeet.substack.com2020-08-0308 min
History Under Your FeetBal Gangadhar TilakSwaraj is my birthright and I shall have it.Lokamanya #BalGangadharTilak a personality to whom words would do no justice. An inspiration for many revolutionaries. The father of the Indian unrest.2020-08-0310 min
History Under Your FeetBal Gangadhar TilakSwaraj is my birthright and I shall have it.Lokamanya #BalGangadharTilak a personality to whom words would do no justice. An inspiration for many revolutionaries. The father of the Indian unrest.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at historyunderyourfeet.substack.com2020-08-0311 min
History Under Your FeetPingali VenkayyaThe man who designed the Indian national flag. Also a geologist and agriculturist.2020-08-0304 min
History Under Your FeetPingali VenkayyaThe man who designed the Indian national flag. Also a geologist and agriculturist.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at historyunderyourfeet.substack.com2020-08-0305 min
History Under Your FeetPrafulla Chandra RayThe father of modern Indian Chemistry, the first Indian to set up a pharma company, and a pioneer of modern chemical industries in India. But Ray was more than just a mere chemist, he worked actively in the fields of education. One of the greatest Indian scientists of modern era.2020-08-0309 min
History Under Your FeetPrafulla Chandra RayThe father of modern Indian Chemistry, the first Indian to set up a pharma company, and a pioneer of modern chemical industries in India. But Ray was more than just a mere chemist, he worked actively in the fields of education. One of the greatest Indian scientists of modern era.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at historyunderyourfeet.substack.com2020-08-0310 min
History Under Your FeetDheeran ChinnamalaiDheeran Chinnamalai, a rather forgotten hero, of the Polygar Wars in the Kongu region. My tribute to him on this date when he was hanged by the British at Sankaragiri Fort, in 1805.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at historyunderyourfeet.substack.com2020-07-3107 min
History Under Your FeetDheeran ChinnamalaiDheeran Chinnamalai, a rather forgotten hero, of the Polygar Wars in the Kongu region. My tribute to him on this date when he was hanged by the British at Sankaragiri Fort, in 1805.2020-07-3106 min
History Under Your FeetBattle of Paavan KhindThe battle of Paavan Khind, India's own Thermopayle, noted for the bravery of Baaji Prabhu Deshpande and his heroic last man stand.2020-07-1204 min
History Under Your FeetBattle of Paavan KhindThe battle of Paavan Khind, India's own Thermopayle, noted for the bravery of Baaji Prabhu Deshpande and his heroic last man stand.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at historyunderyourfeet.substack.com2020-07-1205 min
History Under Your FeetRanjit Singh: Capture of LahoreA look at Maharaja Ranjit Singh's early life and his capture of Lahore, that would lay the foundation of the Sikh Empire.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at historyunderyourfeet.substack.com2020-07-1208 min
History Under Your FeetRanjit Singh: Capture of LahoreA look at Maharaja Ranjit Singh's early life and his capture of Lahore, that would lay the foundation of the Sikh Empire.2020-07-1207 min
History Under Your FeetVellore MutinyTypically the 1857 Revolt, is often seen as the first large scale armed revolt against the British rule, and is often the most discussed one too. But around 50 years before this, there was an equally bloody revolt on July 10, 1806 by Indian sepoys in Vellore.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at historyunderyourfeet.substack.com2020-07-1205 min
History Under Your FeetVellore MutinyTypically the 1857 Revolt, is often seen as the first large scale armed revolt against the British rule, and is often the most discussed one too. But around 50 years before this, there was an equally bloody revolt on July 10, 1806 by Indian sepoys in Vellore.2020-07-1204 min
History Under Your FeetShyama Prasad MukherjeeDr.Shyama Prasad Mukherjee died a martyr for the cause of India, for demanding, that no indepdendent sovereign nation could have more than one PM or more than one constitution. This was a man who stood up for individual rights, demanded a Uniform Civil Code and built up Kolkata University to what it is today. A thinker, an academician, a freedom fighter, a scholar, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was a true giant, a colossus whose contribution has been forgotten sadly by modern India.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make...2020-07-0611 min
History Under Your FeetShyama Prasad MukherjeeDr.Shyama Prasad Mukherjee died a martyr for the cause of India, for demanding, that no indepdendent sovereign nation could have more than one PM or more than one constitution. This was a man who stood up for individual rights, demanded a Uniform Civil Code and built up Kolkata University to what it is today. A thinker, an academician, a freedom fighter, a scholar, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was a true giant, a colossus whose contribution has been forgotten sadly by modern India.2020-07-0610 min
History Under Your FeetAlluri Sitarama RajuAlluri Sitarama Raju emerged to fight for the tribal rights in Agency, and mobilize them for an armed revolution. At a very young age,he managed to foment an armed uprising with limited resources and motivating the poor, illiterate tribal against the mighty British empire.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at historyunderyourfeet.substack.com2020-07-0511 min
History Under Your FeetAlluri Sitarama RajuAlluri Sitarama Raju emerged to fight for the tribal rights in Agency, and mobilize them for an armed revolution. At a very young age,he managed to foment an armed uprising with limited resources and motivating the poor, illiterate tribal against the mighty British empire.2020-07-0510 min
History Under Your FeetRani DurgavatiThe brave Gond queen who refused to surrender to Emperor Akbar, and took on him in the battlefield.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at historyunderyourfeet.substack.com2020-06-2306 min
History Under Your FeetRani DurgavatiThe brave Gond queen who refused to surrender to Emperor Akbar, and took on him in the battlefield.2020-06-2305 min
History Under Your FeetJune 22, 1897- Chapekar BrothersThe assasination of Rand by the Chapekar Brothers in Pune, on June 22, 1897 ignited the revolutionary struggle in Maharashtra.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at historyunderyourfeet.substack.com2020-06-2211 min
History Under Your FeetJune 22, 1897- Chapekar BrothersThe assasination of Rand by the Chapekar Brothers in Pune, on June 22, 1897 ignited the revolutionary struggle in Maharashtra.2020-06-2210 min
History Under Your FeetRam Prasad BismilOne of the greatest revolutionaries of India, the mastermind behind the Kakori Conspiracy, man who popularized the lines Sarfarosh Ki Tamanna Ab Hamare Dil Mein.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at historyunderyourfeet.substack.com2020-06-2111 min
History Under Your FeetRam Prasad BismilOne of the greatest revolutionaries of India, the mastermind behind the Kakori Conspiracy, man who popularized the lines Sarfarosh Ki Tamanna Ab Hamare Dil Mein.2020-06-2110 min
History Under Your FeetAhilyabai HolkarAhilyabai Holkar, the daughter in law of Malhar Rao Holkar, the founder of the Holkar kingdom. Widowed at a young age, took over as queen, she takes her place in history among other great queens like Catherine II of Russia, Elizabeth I of England and Margaret I of Denmark. Known for her wisdom and administrative ability she rebuilt many Hindu temples, offered facilities for pilgrims, and built a new capital at Maheswar on the banks of the Narmada.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm...2020-05-3006 min
History Under Your FeetAhilyabai HolkarAhilyabai Holkar, the daughter in law of Malhar Rao Holkar, the founder of the Holkar kingdom. Widowed at a young age, took over as queen, she takes her place in history among other great queens like Catherine II of Russia, Elizabeth I of England and Margaret I of Denmark. Known for her wisdom and administrative ability she rebuilt many Hindu temples, offered facilities for pilgrims, and built a new capital at Maheswar on the banks of the Narmada.2020-05-3005 min
History Under Your FeetVeer Savarkar- My HeroMy tribute to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, aka Veer Savarkar, writer, thinker, freedom fighter, activist, intellectual. One of the greatest Indians ever of the modern era.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at historyunderyourfeet.substack.com2020-05-2810 min
History Under Your FeetVeer Savarkar- My HeroMy tribute to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, aka Veer Savarkar, writer, thinker, freedom fighter, activist, intellectual. One of the greatest Indians ever of the modern era.2020-05-2809 min
History Under Your FeetMaharana PratapThe greatest of the Rajputs. The lone Rajput ruler who never surrendered to Emperor Akbar. The legend, Maharana Pratap.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at historyunderyourfeet.substack.com2020-05-0811 min
History Under Your FeetMaharana PratapThe greatest of the Rajputs. The lone Rajput ruler who never surrendered to Emperor Akbar. The legend, Maharana Pratap.2020-05-0810 min
History Under Your FeetPreetilata WadedarFirebrand revolutionary, close associate of Master Da Surya Sen, who took part in the Chittagong Raid.2020-05-0708 min
History Under Your FeetPreetilata WadedarFirebrand revolutionary, close associate of Master Da Surya Sen, who took part in the Chittagong Raid.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at historyunderyourfeet.substack.com2020-05-0709 min
History Under Your FeetVeer Chhatrasal- The Lion of BundelkhandHistory is a chronicle of struggles for the sake of power, but in that there have been people who fought not just for power, but also for freedom. And such men and women have been immortalized as bravehearts. In Medieval India, Veer Chhatrasal stands along side with Chatrapati Shivaji and Maharana Pratap, as one of the bravest fighters for freedom from the Muslim rule, a man who fought for freedom till the end of his life. Chhatrasal not only established an independent state in Bundelkhand, he was also a patron of fine arts, and a good writer himself. Of the 82...2020-05-0309 min
History Under Your FeetVeer Chhatrasal- The Lion of BundelkhandHistory is a chronicle of struggles for the sake of power, but in that there have been people who fought not just for power, but also for freedom. And such men and women have been immortalized as bravehearts. In Medieval India, Veer Chhatrasal stands along side with Chatrapati Shivaji and Maharana Pratap, as one of the bravest fighters for freedom from the Muslim rule, a man who fought for freedom till the end of his life. Chhatrasal not only established an independent state in Bundelkhand, he was also a patron of fine arts, and a good writer himself. Of the 82...2020-05-0310 min
History Under Your FeetBaji Rao IOne of the greatest warriors ever in India History, who expanded the Maratha Empire beyond the Deccan to the North. A man whom Field Marshal Bernard Montogomery rated on par with the great US Civil War General William Sherman,in his book A History of Warfare.2020-04-2708 min
History Under Your FeetBaji Rao IOne of the greatest warriors ever in India History, who expanded the Maratha Empire beyond the Deccan to the North. A man whom Field Marshal Bernard Montogomery rated on par with the great US Civil War General William Sherman,in his book A History of Warfare. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at historyunderyourfeet.substack.com2020-04-2709 min
History Under Your FeetOperation MeghdootSiachen, which ironically means “Rose Garden” in local Balti language, located in Eastern Karakoram, it is 75 km long, and is the highest battlefield in the world. The 110 KM line beyond NJ9842 is called the Actual Position Ground Line. One of the most important military operations was Operation Meghdoot in 1984, to secure the glacier.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Get on the email list at historyunderyourfeet.substack.com2020-04-1507 min
History Under Your FeetOperation MeghdootReview and rate the podcst at this link.https://ratethispodcast.com/historyunderurfeetSiachen, which ironically means “Rose Garden” in local Balti language, located in Eastern Karakoram, it is 75 km long, and is the highest battlefield in the world. The 110 KM line beyond NJ9842 is called the Actual Position Ground Line. One of the most important military operations was Operation Meghdoot in 1984, to secure the glacier.2020-04-1506 min
History Under Your FeetDarkness at Baisakhi- Jallianwala Bagh Massacre#LestWeForget
The anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre today, when more than a 1000 Indians protesting for independence, were butchered, by General Dyer. What was even worse were the atrocities later inflicted on them.
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History Under Your FeetSam ManekshawSam Manekshaw, aka Sam Bahadur, first Indian army officer to become Field Marshal, who led the Army to it’s greatest moment of triumph in 1971 as Chief of Army Staff.2020-04-1007 min
History Under Your FeetBalaji VishwanathOften called the second founder of the Maratha State, Balaji Vishwanath was the one who made the Peshwa all powerful, from a mere Prime Minister to the main power center. As well as ensuring the hold of the Chitpavan Brahmins over the position, primarily from Konkan. He was one of the shrewdest brains in the Maratha Empire, a man who guided it during the difficult times of the civil war, and more importantly began the process of the downfall of Mughals, reducing them to a nominal power.He also laid the foundation for the Maratha Administrative system, as well a...2020-04-0607 min
History Under Your FeetK. S.ThimayyaKodendara Subbayya Thimayya, nicknamed as Timmy, served as Chief of Army Staff from 1957-61 in the years leading up to the war with China. The only Indian to command an infantry brigade during World War II, and dealt with the repatriation of POWs as head of an UN after the Korean War.Known for his quick wit, fiery temper, a no nonsense attitude, and an independent stance, Thimayya became a legend within military circles. He was also the first to point out the threat from China to Nehru, that was predictably ignored.2020-03-3007 min
History Under Your FeetShaheed Bhagat Singh-The trial and the execution.Bhagat Singh, a man who was an icon of sorts in the revolutionary spectrum of India’s freedom movement. A man who smilingly went to the gallows, whose only purpose in throwing the bomb was to make the deaf hear. A young man, who did not fear death, and for whom violence was only a last resort to make people take up notice. Books have been written about him, movies have been made on his life, and to many an idealist, he has been an aspirational figure.2020-03-2311 min
History Under Your FeetMaster Da Surya SenMasterda Surya Sen.The Bengali revolutionary, who shook the British like none else before. He was the one who led one of the largest ever raids on the British at Chittagong, attacking their armory, cantonment, the exclusive Europeans only club there and the telegraph office there. Never had the British witnessed such a massive assault on their institutions, in such a coordinated manner. Though the raid was suppressed and it’s perpetrators arrested, the message it had sent out to Indians was clear, take up the arms against the British rule.2020-03-2107 min
History Under Your FeetGurbaksh Singh DhillonLal Qile se aaee awaaz,Sehgal Dhillon ShahnawazTeenon ki ho Umar DaraazGurbaksh Singh Dhillon, one of Netaji's close associates. One of the 3 tried in Red Fort, along with Captain Shah Nawaz Khan and Colonel Prem Kumar Sehgal. Another forgotten hero who deserves his due.2020-03-1909 min
History Under Your FeetAmarajeevi Potti SriramuluIf only I have eleven more followers like Sriramulu I will win freedom in a year.- Mahatma GandhiThe selfless freedom fighter, whose fast unto death resulted in the creation of a separate Andhra State, in 1953, the first ever state to be formed on linguistic basis. A truly great soul, Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu.2020-03-1706 min
History Under Your FeetMalhar Rao HolkarMalhar Rao Holkar, founder of the Holkar kingdom of Indore, one of the great Marathas, close confidante of Baji Rao, who took part with him in many campaigns. Built up Indore into a great city.2020-03-1509 min
History Under Your FeetChattrapathi Sambhaji MaharajChattrapathi Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Shivaji Maharaj,a hero who has not got his due unfortunately. A true Chhava( Lion Cub), who refused to surrender and convert to Islam, and was brutally tortured to death by Aurangzeb. A hero who made the supreme sacrifice for cause of Hindu Dharma.2020-03-1108 min
History Under Your FeetBiju PatnaikBijayananda Patnaik, more popularly known as Biju Patnaik, also called the Utkala Shanda, “The Bull of Utkala”, for his stubborn, never say die attitude.What does one make of a man who flew a daring sortie into Dutch occupied Indonesia and sneaked away their Prime Minister? Or made equally daring sorties into Kashmir during the first India Pakistan war in 1947? Or a man who set up industries all over Odisha?Biju Patnaik was not just a political leader, he was also an aeronautical engineer, a fighter pilot, an industrialist and fought for freedom too. He was a true nationalist, and yet th...2020-03-0407 min
History Under Your FeetChandrashekhar AzadMy tribute to one of the greatest Indian revolutionaries ever. A legend in his own right.Chandrashekhar Azad.2020-02-2713 min
History Under Your FeetKanneganti and UyyalavadaKanneganti Hanumanthu and Uyyalavada Narasimha Reddy, two men from different backgrounds, different eras, both executed on the same date though, February 23.
One was from a small village in Guntur’s Palnadu region, led the Pullari Satyagraha there, inspired by the Gandhian methods.
Another was the last of the Polygar leaders in Kurnool district, who led a violent guerilla uprising against the British, before being executed by them
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History Under Your FeetSwami ShraddhanandaSwami Shradddhananda, Arya Samaj leader, nationalist, thinker, the original Ghar Wapsi proponent,fiercely independent thinker, social reformer, who saw the dangers of Islamism much earlier. My tribute to a great soul on his Jayanti, do check out and share2020-02-2213 min
History Under Your Feet20 Loaves and A Forgotten MutinyRoyal Naval Ratings Mutiny, or what is often called the forgotten mutiny in India’s history, an event which unlike the 1857 mutiny or the Quit India movement, does not really strike much resonance, except among hard core historians. Or Leftists, since they were the only ones to have backed this whole heartedly. My take on the historic event.2020-02-2008 min
History Under Your FeetBattle of VasaiOne of the greatest victories ever in Maratha History, when they captured the fort from the Portuguese in 1739, after a 4 month long campaign between February and May. Led by Chimaji Appa and Malhar Rao Holkar.2020-02-1706 min
History Under Your FeetMeghnad SahaMeghnad Saha, who came up with the theory of thermal ionization. One of the most important landmark in the history of astronomy. He founded nuclear physics as a discipline in India, also built the first cyclotron in India. One of the greatest Indian scientists of modern era.2020-02-1608 min
History Under Your FeetNana Fadnavis- The Maratha ChanakyaAs Prime Minister of the Maratha confederacy, he bought it back to the days of glory after the humiliating rout at Panipat. A man who defeated the British twice with his intelligence and diplomacy, prompting them to call him the Maratha Machiavelli.Nana Fadnavis2020-02-1308 min
History Under Your FeetSwami Dayananda SaraswatiMy tribute to Swami Dayananda Saraswati founder of Arya Samaji, on his Jayanti. One of modern India’s greatest thinkers, a social reformer, a nationalist, a writer, a man who taught Indians to speak and think fearlessly. Swami Dayananda Saraswati, a truly great son of Bharat.2020-02-1212 min
History Under Your FeetThey Lived Dangerously- Sachindranath SanyalContinuing my series on Indian revolutionaries, I take a look today at Sachindranath Sanyal, one of the founders of HRA, mentor to both Chandrashekhar Azad and Bhagat Singh.2020-02-0805 min
History Under Your FeetThey Lived Dangerously- Manmath Nath GuptaA new series, that looks at the history of the revolutionary movement in India. It's named after the book written by Manmath Nath Gupta, which explores the revolutionary movement in India. And also looks at the life of this freedom fighter, who took part in the Kakori Conspiracy.2020-02-0706 min
History Under Your FeetTanaji Malusare- Battle of SinhagadOne of the greatest military operations in the history of vIndia, would be the capture of Sinhagad. On it's anniversary my look at the heroism of Tanaji Malusare, and the audacious assault on the fort.2020-02-0405 min
History Under Your FeetBattle of UmberkhindOn the anniversary of the historic battle of Umberkhind in 1661, where Shivaji Maharaj routed the Mughals under Kartalab Khan at Umberkhind, my look at the historic event.2020-02-0304 min
History Under Your FeetRatha SaptamiOn the occasion of Ratha Saptami, my look at the festival, it's history, rituals and also a brief look at the Konark Sun Temple.2020-02-0110 min
History Under Your FeetMajor Somnath SharmaMajor Somnath Sharma became the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, he fought with one arm bandaged, kept off the raiders at bay, and ensured Srinagar airport would not be lost to India.2020-01-3005 min
History Under Your FeetK.M.CariappaKodandera M Cariappa also known as Kipper, the first Indian Commander in Chief of the Indian Army, the only other Indian officer to hold the rank of field marshal, along with Sam Manekshaw2020-01-2910 min
History Under Your FeetLala Lajpat RaiPunjab Kesari” Lala Lajpat Rai, one of the members of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio, the others being Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Bipin Chandra Pal, the so called extremist faction of the Congress. Founder of DAV. Writer, thinker, educationist.2020-01-2812 min
History Under Your FeetHomi Jehangir BhabhaHomi Jahangir Bhaba, the father of India’s nuclear program, one of the greatest scientists of the 20th century and founder of iconic institutions like TIFR and Atomic Energy Establishment at Trombay. His life was cut short by a rather mysterious plane crash in 1966.2020-01-2608 min
History Under Your FeetCapture of Tarapur Fort by Chimaji AppaJanuary 24, 1739On this date Chimaji Appa, the brother of Baji Rao, defeated the Portuguese forces and captured the fort here, a significant event in many ways. While many know about Baji Rao, not many have an idea about his equally great brother Chimaji Appa, who played a vital role on West Coast. Often overshadowed by his more famous brother, he was as brilliant and great a warrior.2020-01-2505 min
History Under Your FeetVeer Surender SaiVeer Surendra Sai was a true valiant warrior against British imperialism, who fought against them till 1862. An inspiring leader of the tribals in Western Odisha, spent 37 years in prison. His aim was to drive the British out of his native Sambalpur, and though he could not succeed in his goal, he inspired a generation of freedom fighters in Odisha, and Jharkhand later on. A man who gave up the comforts, suffered untold miseries for the cause of his people, Veer Surendra Sai, was a true hero, worthy of emulation.2020-01-2411 min
History Under Your FeetNetaji- The Hero We LostOn his Jayanti my tribute to one of the greatest Indian heroes ever. 2020-01-2313 min
History Under Your FeetRash Behari BoseRash Behari Bose, one of the masterminds behind the plan to assassinate Lord Hardinge, the Viceroy, a key mover in the Ghadr conspiracy, meant to weaken the British army from inside, a master of disguise, camouflage and the founder of the Indian National Army.2020-01-2113 min
History Under Your FeetDr. Hargobind KhuranaAbout Dr. Hargobind Khorana who won the Nobel in 1968 along with Marshall Nirenberg and Robert Holley, for showing how order of nucleotides in nucleic acids, that carry the cell’s genetic code control the synthesis of proteins. One of the few Indian Nobel Prize winners.2020-01-0907 min
History Under Your FeetKerala Varma Pazhassi RajaMy tribute to Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, the Lion of Kerala, a legendary warrior who humbled Hyder Ali, Tipu Sultan, the British. Waged a long guerilla resistance in the hills and forests to British rule. A true hero who needs to be known more. 2020-01-0420 min
History Under Your FeetVeera Pandya KattabommanThe legendary revolutionary and freedom fighter from Tamil Nadu- Veera Pandya Kattabomman, who challenged the British rule, and laid down his life for the cause of freedom.2020-01-0313 min
History Under Your FeetS.N.BoseAbout S.N.Bose, one of the great Indian scientists of modern era after whom the Bosons are named.2020-01-0112 min
History Under Your FeetRamana MaharshiRamana Maharshi, one of the greatest Hindu seers of modern era, whose seminal work Naan Yaar( Who Am I) explores his philosophy of self realization. His ashram in Tiruvannamalai attracts devotees from all over the world even now.2019-12-3015 min
History Under Your FeetShaheed Udham SinghUdham Singh, was a revolutionary belonging to the GhadarParty best known for his assassination in London of Michael O' Dwyer, the former lieutenant governor of the Punjab in India, on 13 March 1940. The assassination was in revenge for the Jallianwala Baghmassacre in Amritsar in 1919.2019-12-2612 min