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UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 37: Veer SavarkarVeer Savarkar was born to a Hindu family on 28 May, 1883, at Nashik District. He was known for his bravery and so earned the nickname 'Veer' that is a courageous person. Veer Savarkar also became a revolutionary young man. When he was young, he organised a youth group named 'Mitra Mela'.2021-07-2505 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp: 36 History of Konark templeHere the language of stone surpasses the language of man”, says Rabindranath Tagore, about the iconic Sun Temple at Konark.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Konark Sun temple is a striking model of ancient artistry, fluidity of ideas, and a pedagogic treasury. Dedicated to the sun god, Surya, the first rays of the sun fall on the entrance of the temple. Much of the temple has fallen into rack and ruin but what remains still holds enough charm to captivate. An interpretation of a greater imagination, it has seen empires rise and fall, identities washed away, yet appealing to our se...2021-07-1706 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 35: History of TRADE in GOLDFrom exquisite diamond like the Kohinoor to forward thinking text like the Veda, from advanced agricultural techniques to splendid scenery, 17th century India had it all. At the time, being one of the wealthiest nations in the world, India was known as ‘sone ki chidiya’ – Golden Sparrow and for a very good reason.2021-07-1105 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 34: Suheldev The king who saved IndiaIt is the story of the magnificent King Suheldev of the 11th century. King Who Saved India
Suhaldev or Suheldev is a legendary Indian king from Shravasti, popularly known to have defeated and killed the Ghaznavid general Ghazi Salar Masud at Bahraich in 1034 CE.2021-07-0608 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 33: The battle of TarainA massive territory to the west of the Chahamana dynasty was ruled by Muhammad of Ghor, who wanted to expand his empire towards the east. In order to do so, Muhammad of Ghor had to defeat Prithviraj Chauhan and hence, he waged a war against the Chahamanas. Though many legends claim that Prithviraj and Muhammad of Ghor fought many battles, historians confirm that at least two battles were fought between the two. Since they were fought near the town of Tarain, they later came to be known as ‘Battles of Tarain.’2021-06-2607 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 32: Solving the mystery of Netaji's disappearanceThe Indian government had appointed three commissions. The Shah Nawaz Committee(1956) and Khosla Commission (1970) said that Bose died in an air crash on August 18, 1945 at Taihoku airport in Japanese-occupied Taipei, while the Mukherjee Commission (1999) concluded that he did not die in an air-crash. The government, however, rejected the findings of the Mukherjee Commission. But that didn't stop scholars from dwelling deep to find the truth.2021-06-1605 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 31: When Bose Met HitlerSubhash Chandra Bose is fondly remembered as one of the greatest freedom fighters of India, and popularly known by the name of 'Netaji' (Respected Leader).
Bose was an Indian nationalist, and a prominent figure of the Indian independence movement. The leader spearheaded the revolutionary Indian National Army during World War II. He always pitched for complete and unconditional independence of India from the British Rule.
Bose (photo), a revolutionary lawyer and leader of the Congress Party in India who stood in direct confrontation with Gandhi’s passive and nonviolent resistance methods against the British, escaped from India in 1941 following British im...2021-06-1207 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 30: Hawa MahalThe renowned 'Palace Of The Winds', or Hawa Mahal, is one of the prominent tourist attractions in Jaipur city. Located in the heart of Jaipur, this beautiful five-storey palace was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh who belonged to Kachhwaha Rajput dynasty. The main architect of this palace built of red and pink sandstone, is Lal Chand Ustad and the palace is believed to have been constructed in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god. Considered as an embodiment of Rajputana architecture, the main highlight of Hawa Mahal is its pyramid shape and its 953 windows or...2021-06-0505 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 29 :AyurvedaAyurveda has both preventive and curative aspects. The preventive component emphasizes the need for a strict code of personal and social hygiene, the details of which depend upon individual, climatic, and environmental needs. Bodily exercises, the use of herbal preparations, and Yoga form a part of the remedial measures. The curative aspects of Ayurveda involve the use of herbal medicines, external preparations, physiotherapy, and diet. It is a principle of Ayurveda that the preventive and therapeutic measures be adapted to the personal requirements of each patient.2021-06-0105 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 28: How Indian Education system changedThe growth of education in British period was not uniform at all levels, they had never emphasized on the primary education. The more attention was given to the expansion of high schools and colleges. Primary schools particularly suffered for lack of funds therefore vast masses of the country remained illiterate.
But as the poison induced by Macaulay continues to weaken this nation, we hardly even care to know about "Indian thinking", Indian problems and Indian models and solutions to these problems. The best brains and the best energies are concentrated on evolving and applying western models and solutions. We seem...2021-05-2907 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 27: Vasco Da Gama - Enroute IndiaPortuguese explorer Vasco de Gama becomes the first European to reach India via the Atlantic Ocean when he arrives at Calicut on the Malabar Coast.
Da Gama sailed from Lisbon, Portugal, in July 1497, rounded the Cape of Good Hope, and anchored at Malindi on the east coast of Africa. With the aid of an Indian merchant he met there, he then set off across the Indian Ocean. The Portuguese explorer was not greeted warmly by the Muslim merchants of Calicut, and in 1499 he had to fight his way out of the harbor on his return trip home. In 1502, he led...2021-05-2506 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 26: Peshwa BajiraoPeshwa Bajirao is considered to be the most important figure in making the Maratha Empire a dominant force in 18th century India. Here’s his story.
Not often does one man stamp his presence in an entire sub-continent and establish an empire that spreads across the huge Indian land mass. His movements, from Delhi to Srirangapatnam and Gujarat to Berar over a twenty year period in the 18th century, were unequalled in speed and distance.
His innate ability to gauge the opponent’s strengths and weaknesses and spring the trap when his enemy is lulled into what appeared a position of s...2021-05-2207 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 25: Chhatrapati Shivaji MaharajChhatrapati Shivaji was one of the bravest, most progressive and sensible rulers of India. The founder of the Maratha Kingdom, Shivaji was born to be a natural leader and fighter on 19th February, 1630 in the prestigious Shivneri Fort. Till date, the day is celebrated as Shiv Jayanti with great rigour and traditional style by Maharashtrians.
Shivaji established a royal name for himself in history with his administrative skills by upholding the Swarajya values and the Maratha heritage. He was known for his bravery and tactics with which he won numerous wars against the Mughals2021-05-1808 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 24: The disappearance of New Moore IslandFor nearly 30 years, India and Bangladesh have argued over control of a tiny rock island in the Bay of Bengal. Now rising sea levels have resolved the dispute for them: the island has gone.
New Moore island in the Sunderbans has been completely submerged, Its disappearance has been confirmed by satellite imagery and sea patrols, he said.
"What these two countries could not achieve from years of talking has been resolved by global warming,"
New Moore Island in India and South Talpatti Island in Bangladesh. It was an unhabitated island which emerged in the Bay of Bengal in the aftermath...2021-05-1506 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 23: Rakhigarhi archeological siteRakhigarhi hit the headlines when the DNA extracted from a woman who lived in the village around 4,500 years ago yielded clues to the ancestry of ancient Indians. Being a hub of ancient history, though, has come at a cost to this Indus Valley Civilisation site2021-05-1105 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 22: Water Harvesting in Ancient IndiaA wide range of water structures -- bathing platforms and house drains -- are found in Dholavira, both within and outside the walls of the city. Some are the ordinary kinds also found commonly in several Harappan settlements. But in many Harappan centres, these structures were made of baked bricks because stones were not readily available. Sometimes, the bricks were lined with a cementing clay to render them less porous.
At Dholavira, stones were available in plenty and were used to make tiles for the water structures; drains were made with both ordinary ungeometrical stones as well as neatly cut...2021-05-0805 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 21: Battle of KalingaTill the ninth year of his rule, Ashoka followed the expansionist policies of the Mauryan Empire. In this sequence, he attacked Kalinga.Kalinga, which was an independent democratic state at that time. Ashok attacked it to win it. The ghost of victory was so much on Ashoka that he kept moving fast and cutting people. In this war, about 100,000 soldiers were killed and more than 150000 people were imprisoned. When Ashoka reached the battlefield after winning this war, he was heartbroken after seeing the dead bodies and the relatives mourning over them. From here the condition and direction of his life...2021-05-0407 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 20: Atomic theory in ancient IndiaWhat is your motivation to run a Google Developer Student Club at your College?
I want to establish a community of developers where we can come together to solve real world problems.
I want to bring a change with the aid of technology.
Women empowerment is a buzz word today, our college being a girl’s college has led by an example, and empowered us. I want to grab this opportunity to run Google Developer student club to empower us further and help us explore the huge arena of technology to become proficient coder and successful software developers.
I want to...2021-05-0105 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 19: Maharana Pratap and Battle of HaldighatiThe name Maharana Pratap brings to the mind the image of an indefatigable warrior who did not bow before an invader. Over the years, the story of the 16th century king of Mewar, who took head on the might of Mughal emperor Akbar, transcended the rough landscape of Rajasthan and firmly ensconced itself in the hearts of the people in every corner of India. That he was one of the Rajput rulers to have never submitted turned Pratap into an inspiring hero to many.
Who won the Battle of Haldighati, fought between Emperor Akbar’s Mughal army and the Mewar fo...2021-04-2705 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 18: Mathematically Advance Ancient IndiaIt should come as no surprise that the first recorded use of the number zero happened in India. Mathematics on the Indian subcontinent has a rich history going back over 3,000 years and thrived for centuries before similar advances were made in Europe, with its influence meanwhile spreading to China and the Middle East.
Indian mathematicians made seminal contributions to the study of trigonometry, algebra, arithmetic and negative numbers among other areas. Perhaps most significantly, the decimal system that we still employ worldwide today was first seen in India.
The leap, made in India, that transformed zero from a simple placeholder...2021-04-2406 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 17 : Pandemic 1897 Plague outbrustA look at the handling of the plague crisis of 1896-97 clearly shows that the British had a poor understanding of Indian social customs and mind-set. It also reveals their complete lack of preparedness to tackle the epidemic, which resulted in the deaths of lakhs of people.
They initially allowed the plague to spread just to keep global trade afloat and took brutal measures to crack down only after it had spiralled out of control. Besides, the hastily drafted Epidemic Disease Act of 1897, which gave absolute powers to the local authorities, turned out to be too draconian to bring about...2021-04-2007 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 16: Dr Anandibai joshiAnandibai Gopalrao Joshi was the first female Indian physician. She was also the first woman in India to complete her studies in western medicine from the United States. Anandibai has a rich legacy and inspired many women to pursue the field of of medicine in India and in the United States.
She will always be remembered as an intelligent, self-sufficient, independent young woman, who was staunchly nationalistic but open minded about ideas on religion, & outspoken about women’s healthcare & education. Anandi succeeded in converting countless minds who ever doubted women’s capabilities & inspired generations to be unafraid of challenges.
In the...2021-04-1707 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 15: Ahilyabai HolkarBorn on May 31, 1725, in the village of Chondi in Jamkhed, Ahmednagar, today marks the 295th anniversary of the brave queen, Maharani or Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar, regarded as one of the finest female rulers in Indian history. As a prominent ruler of the Malwa kingdom, she spread the message of dharma and promoted industrialisation in the 18th century.
Ahilyabai did not belong to a royal lineage, however, her entry into royalty is nothing short of a twist of fate. It was when Malhar Rao Holkar, an acclaimed nobleman in the Malwa territory spotted an eight-year-old Ahilyabai at a temple service feeding...2021-04-1305 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 14 : Queen TarabaiShe is Rani Tarabai Bhonsle, the brave daughter-in-law of Chhatrapati Shivaji and one of India’s greatest medieval monarchs
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Fiercely independent as a young girl, she was well-trained in sword fighting, archery, cavalry, military strategy, diplomacy and all other subjects of statecraft.
An intelligent woman, Tarabai had earned a reputation during her husband’s lifetime for her knowledge of civil, diplomatic and military matters. She used this knowledge to lead from the front —travelling between forts, forging crucial partnerships, mobilizing resources and men.2021-04-1005 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 13: AHOM DYNASTYDid you know there was one tribe that defeated the Mughals 17 times in battle? Yes, The mighty Ahoms fought and won against the Mughal empire seventeen times! In fact, they were the only dynasty not to fall to the Mughal Empire. Let us learn more about these brave Ahoms.
One of the most fascinating aspects of Ahom history, has been their long conflict with the Mughals. While we do known about the long Maratha-Mughal war, not much is known about the long history of Ahom resistance to Mughal rule from 1615 when their kingdom was atttacked by Abu Bakr to the...2021-04-0606 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 12: Kangra fortKangra Fort is located at a distance of 20km from the town of Dharamsala on the outskirts of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India. It’s the largest fort in the Himalayas, and according to the Archaeological Survey of India, it is the 8th largest in the country – covering an area of 463 acres. It is also India’s oldest dated fort and is believed to have been built around 3500 years ago by Maharaja Susharma Chandra, a descendant of the Katoch family, according to the Archaeological Survey of India.
This royal Rajput family is said to have been founded by Rajanaka Bhumi Chand in 430...2021-04-0405 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 11: Ellora CavesThe Kailasa Temple is number 16 out of 32 cave temples and monasteries collectively known as the Ellora Caves in Maharashtra, India. However, it is considered to be one of the greatest and most remarkable cave temples in India because of its size, and the engineering that went into carving the temple out of one single piece of volcanic rock from the top down!
The great Kailasa temple (also known as the Kailash or Kailasanatha Temple) mystery revolves around how the temple was built. It is most notable for its vertical excavation; the carvers began at the top of the rock then...2021-03-3006 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 10: The Kohinoor Diamond and The CurseThe Kohinoor Diamond is one of the most famous diamonds in the world. The Kohinoor diamond was first mentioned in 1306 when it was taken from a Rajah of Malwa, whose family had held the diamond for centuries. It was described as weighing 186 carats and was an oval cut white diamond – the shape and size of a small hen’s egg.
The Curse of the Kohinoor Diamond (aka Koh-i-Noor)
The Curse of Kohinoor Diamond dates back to a Hindu text from the time of the first authenticated appearance of the diamond in 1306. The Curse of the Kohinoor Diamond reads:
“He who owns t...2021-03-2706 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 9: Ship Building and Navigation of ancient IndiaIndia has a rich maritime history dating back 5,000 years. The world’s first tidal dock is believed to have been built at Lothal around 2300 BCE during the Indus Valley Civilization, near the present day Mangrol harbour on the Gujarat coast. A compass, Matsya yantra, was used for navigation in the 4th and 5th century AD.
The very word Navigation is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Navgatih’. The word navy is also derived from Sanskrit ‘Nou’.
The early Hindu astrologers are said to have used the magnet, in fixing the North and East, in laying foundations, and other religious ceremonies. The Hindu comp...2021-03-2305 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 8: Learnings from chanakya lifeChanakya also known as Vishnugupta or Kautilya was the pioneer of political science in ancient India, whose works have great relevance even today.
He served as an advisor to the great Chandragupta Maurya and played a vital role in the emergence of the Mauryan Empire. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that he played guardian to the Mauryan dynasty founder and was instrumental in the formation of the empire.
. He took a small boy named Chandragupta under his wing and trained him
Chanakya plotted to overthrow Dhananada and the whole Nanda empire, not because of revenge, but because he wa...2021-03-2008 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 7: King Porus vs AlexanderFor almost a decade, Alexander the Great and his army swept across Western Asia and into Egypt, defeating King Darius III and the Persians at the battles of River Granicus, Issus and Gaugamela. Next, despite the objections of the loyal army who had been with him since leaving Macedonia in 334 BCE, he turned his attention southward towards India.When Porus, who exhibited great talent in the battle, performing the deeds not only of a general but also of a valiant soldier, observed the slaughter of his cavalry, and some of his elephants lying dead, while most of his infantry had...2021-03-1706 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 6: Pokhran IIOn May 13, 1998, at 15:45 hours, India secretly conducted a series of underground nuclear tests with five bombs in Pokhran, Rajasthan. Although this was not the first time the country was testing its nuclear weapons (the first successful test took place in 1974 under the codename “Smiling Buddha”), this one was certainly the most memorable if one takes into consideration the sheer effect it had on its states and neighbouring countries.
Amid these events, a very important question that most people miss is, how did the United States fail to identify in advance that Pokhran-II was going to take place?
Listen to the comp...2021-03-1305 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 5: History of Nalanda UniversityFor over 800 years NU was one of the best universities in the world. Students from across the globe came here to study in one of the greatest libraries in the world. It was spread over three buildings: Ratnasagara, Ratnadadhi and Ratnaranjaka. Each building was nine stories high and had an enormous collection of books that covered various subjects ranging from religion, literature, astrology, astronomy, medicine and much more.
At the height of it’s glory, Nalanda University was devoted to not only Buddhist studies, but also trained students in fine arts, medicine, mathematics, astronomy, politics and the art of war.2021-03-0905 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 4: Tashkent filesHe went to Tashkent to sign the Tashkent MoU to end the 1965 war with Pakistan. At that time, he was well, but immediately after that, on the night of 11 January 1966, there was sudden news that he had died of a heart attack. However, the mystery regarding his suspicious death remains to date.
What happened next had a ring of unusualness about it. Given here 1)The KGB suspected poisoning
2) Shastri’s near and dear ones see a needle of suspicion pointing towards an insider's hand
3) No post mortem was carried out on Shastri’s body 4) Tragic end of witnesses2021-03-0607 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 3: Rani AbbakkaRani Abbakka The only woman in history to confront, fight and repeatedly defeat the Portuguese, Rani Abbakka had unflagging courage and indomitable spirit are at par with the legendary Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi, Rani Rudramma Devi of Warangal and Rani Chennamma of Kittur. Yet, little is written about her or her incredible story in the history books.
daughters who continued to defend Tulu Nadu from the Portuguese.
A warrior queen who gave her life in defence of her freedom and motherland, Rani Abbakka remained a major thorn in the Portuguese’ side throughout her rule despite their superior military power. Th...2021-03-0207 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 2: Aryan invasion theory - A mythAryan invasion theory , A propaganda that is not true
The theory of the Aryan invasion (or migration) was first put forward by Western scholars during the colonial age.
Is proposed People of Steppe-pastoralist ancestry likely “brought horses and the Indo-European languages now spoken on the subcontinent,”
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Some path-breaking insights came to light after scientists were able to sequence genome from the skeleton of a woman and study the archaeological evidence found in Rakhigarhi,
“The ancient-DNA results completely reject the theory of steppe pastoral or ancient Iranian farmers as source of ancestry to the Harappan population. This research also demolishes the hy...2021-02-2707 min
UNRAVEL STUDIOEp 1: History of SanauliIn January 2019, a team of archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology started excavations in Sanauli, around 60 km from New Delhi, a site that made headlines due to some astonishing finds here – ‘royal’ burials and chariots that may have been pulled by horses
“Chariots have never been found in the Indian subcontinent before Who were these mysterious settlers in Sanauli? The Sanaulians lived in a complex society with an advanced ‘warrior class’ as suggested by the weaponry excavated in the burial pits.2021-02-2307 min