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Ithihasa India History Podcast

Ithihasa India History Podcast

Narendra Vikram

Welcome to Ithihasa, an Indic History Podcast that explores India’s past. I will take you back in time to examine what I think has either been overlooked or misunderstood. I want to nudge People and make them appreciate our past. Want them to be surprised by the fact that the world today isn't much different from the past. And to explore it in a way that hopefully enlightens us. This is my humble attempt to make it easier for you, to learn India's past in small yet manageable chunks and come out of it with a basic understanding that will enable you to form a coherent opinion when confronted with conflicting narratives. India's past is littered with gracious amounts of intrigue, drama, tragedy and glory. I will get my hands dirty for you, by digging through the sands of time. And together we shall unearth and look at the fascinating fossils of India’s rich, painful and glorious past. This podcast will unfold in seasons. Each season will go in depth into different periods of India's history. We will kickoff the show with the first season on the mighty Vijayanagara Empire and follow it up other exciting eras and empires that have lasting impact on the India we know today. Understand how India interacted with rest of the world in our ancient past, how warfare evolved on the subcontinent, how its culture spread & how it infused outside influence. We will go where the history books in school and TRP driven News outlets rarely go. And in the process get in touch with our own civilizational roots and identity. Hopefully we shall discover what it truly means to be an Indian.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Ithihasa India History Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Ithihasa India History Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Ithihasa India History Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Ithihasa India History Podcast - Vijayanagara - Sangamas & The Madurai Sultanate
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08/07/24 • 78 min

In this episode, Abhijit and Narendra discuss the political history of India before the foundation of Vijayanagara. They explore the rise and fall of the Khilji and Tughlaq dynasties, the power dynamics within the court, and the influence of foreign Muslims in India.

The episode ends with the emergence of the Sangama dynasty and their attempts to challenge the Madurai Sultanate.

The conversation delves into the foundation of Vijayanagara and the rule of the Sangama dynasty. It explores the role of Saluas in the region and the movement of elite families within Vijayanagara.

The discussion also touches on the fall of the Sangamas and the challenges faced by the empire. The importance of Hampi as a sacred city and the influence of Vidyaranya are highlighted.

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Ithihasa India History Podcast - Vijayanagara: Foundation:Bonus: Prelude To A Phoenix Rises
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07/25/20 • 4 min

Experience a little bit suspense, drama and tension before we jump into an epic near hour long full episode that goes super in depth in the birth of a glorious empire and crown jewel of South Indian History. It's handmade with love for all the fantastic listeners and history buffs out there.
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Ithihasa India History Podcast - Vijayanagara: Foundation p6: Special: A Phoenix Rises
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07/29/20 • 54 min

FOUNDATION SPECIAL We will mainly try to understand how Harihara and Bukka burst onto the scene which was already being dominated by powerful forces like Veera Bhallala of Hoysala and Tughlaq Sultanate in the Deccan and the South.
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Ithihasa India History Podcast - Vijayanagara: Listener Feedback and Show Updates
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07/21/20 • 11 min

A special shout out to these 4 reviewers: 1. Shiva Kumar Subramanian from India. 2. Chandrika from Bangalore, India. 3. Awesomesita user from USA. 4. PreetiUM user from USA.
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Ithihasa India History Podcast - Vijayanagara:Art and Architecture p4: In A Land Of Kings and Deities
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10/31/20 • 34 min

As part of the research for this episode, one of my main sources has been Crispin Branfoot’s research papers by titles, “In a Land of Kings - Donors, Elite, and Temple Sculpture” published in 2011 and “Expanding Form: The Architectural Sculpture of the South India Temple from 1500-1700 CE”.
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Ithihasa India History Podcast - Vijayanagara: Foundation:Bonus: Prelude To A Nemesis Is Born
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08/14/20 • 4 min

The blood of the traitor and a former Sultan had now spilt on the Turquoise throne.

If you liked this bonus bit and have piqued your interest, go ahead and hit play on the full episode, “Birth of A Nemesis” that explores the fall of Tughlaqs in Deccan and birth of the Bahmani kingdom.

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Ithihasa India History Podcast - Vijayanagara: Foundation p8: A Nemesis Is Born
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08/14/20 • 33 min

Both the Bahamani and Vijayanagara rose almost at the same time, from the same conflicts with the same enemy, The Tuglaqhs.
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Ithihasa India History Podcast - Vijayanagara: Nayankara System p2 - Saluva Thimma's Sleight Of Hand
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12/20/20 • 31 min

The underlying tension within the empire was between Nayaka's role as a partner and that of a subordinate of the Raya.
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Ithihasa India History Podcast - Vijayanagara: Nayankara System p3 - The Raya's Kumara Varkkam
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12/28/20 • 24 min

Familial and succession politics of the empire constantly reproduced new political and kin alliances. In a world shaped by succession struggles and dynastic politics, shifting alliances made and unmade the Nayaka fortunes. With each new struggle at the royal court, an entire chain of political hierarchy stood to gain or lose.
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Ithihasa India History Podcast - Vijayanagara - Civil War & The Final Collapse

Vijayanagara - Civil War & The Final Collapse

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10/28/24 • 100 min

Abhijeeth Hiliyana and the host Narendra Vikram delve into the complex history of the Vijayanagara Empire, focusing on the events leading to the civil war.

It highlights the significant yet underappreciated role of Venkatapati Raya II, the controversial succession decisions made on his deathbed, and the political intrigues that followed.

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How many episodes does Ithihasa India History Podcast have?

Ithihasa India History Podcast currently has 66 episodes available.

What topics does Ithihasa India History Podcast cover?

The podcast is about History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Ithihasa India History Podcast?

The episode title 'Vijayanagara and Gajapati Series Finale: The Rise of Sri Krishna Deva Raya: Pt 6' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ithihasa India History Podcast?

The average episode length on Ithihasa India History Podcast is 33 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ithihasa India History Podcast released?

Episodes of Ithihasa India History Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 10 hours.

When was the first episode of Ithihasa India History Podcast?

The first episode of Ithihasa India History Podcast was released on May 13, 2020.

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