Best Taj Mahal Latest News Podcasts (2024)

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The Missing Thread written by Daisy Dunn - Book Review 4:11

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A dazzlingly ambitious history of the ancient world that places women at the center—from Cleopatra to Boudica, Sappho to Fulvia, and countless other artists, writers, leaders, and creators of history. In The Missing Thread, Daisy Dunn shows us once again why we all should learn about ancient civilisations: because they provide great stories that ar…

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Kashi: The Valiant History of a Sacred Geography by Aditi Banerjee - Book Review 8:01

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Kashi: The Valiant History of a Sacred Geography tells the story of the most sacred of all Hindu holy cities through the prism of sacred geography as is extensively documented in the Sthala Purana. The book features a summary of the Kashi Khanda from the Skanda Purana, an ancient text on the divine origin and leela surrounding the kshetra of Kashi.…

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How the World Made the West: A 4,000-Year History written by Josephine Quinn - Book Review 5:19

27d ago5:19

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The West, the story goes, was built on the ideas and values of Ancient Greece and Rome, which disappeared from Europe during the Dark Ages and were then rediscovered by the Renaissance. But what if that isn't true? In a bold and magisterial work of immense scope, Josephine Quinn argues that the real story of the West is much bigger than this establ…

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Is the Taj Mahal symbol of love or death? 5:07

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Have you ever wondered what was the human cost behind the Taj Mahal? Came across this interesting piece of info on Page XXVIII in the ‘Introduction’ section of the book ‘Babur: The Chessboard King’ written by Aabhas Maldahiyar which I had reviewed on the 12th of April, 2024. Related links: Babur: The Chessboard King written by Aabhas Maldahiyar - B…

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What is the actual cost of the Taj Mahal? 2:56

2M ago2:56

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Have you ever wondered what was the actual cost of building the Taj Mahal? Came across this interesting piece of info on Page XXVI in the ‘Introduction’ section of the book ‘Babur: The Chessboard King’ written by Aabhas Maldahiyar which I had reviewed on the 12th of April, 2024. Related links: Babur: The Chessboard King written by Aabhas Maldahiyar…

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The Walking Brahmin written by Maneesh Godbole - Book Review 3:40

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Replete with maps and photographs, 'The Walking Brahmin' offers a unique insight on what really happened during the first war of independence in 1857. Order links of the book 'The Walking Brahmin' below: Amazon India: Paperback Kindle Amazon USA: Paperback Kindle Flipkart: Paperback And please don't forget to checkout Historylogy.com for latest boo…

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An Indian I Am written by K. K. Muhammed - Book Review 4:48

2M ago4:48

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This is the autobiography of Shri K. K. Muhammed, an Indian Archaeologist who had the courage to speak the truth. He, under the guidance of Prof B. B. Lal made yeomen contributions in the excavations that proved the existence of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi at Ayodhya. It reads like a book of Positive thinking and creative ideas. By the time you finish …

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The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon written by David Grann - Book Review 3:23

2M ago3:23

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After stumbling upon a hidden trove of diaries, acclaimed writer David Grann set out to determine what happened to the British explorer Percy Fawcett and his quest for the Lost City of Z. In this masterpiece, journalist David Grann interweaves the spellbinding stories of Fawcett’s quest for “Z” and his own journey into the deadly jungle. Amazon Ind…

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Temples and Legends of Kerala written by K. R. Vaidyanathan - Book Review 3:31

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Twenty five important temples of Kerala have been included in this book. Their origin, legends, architecture, rites, rituals and customs, traditions and festivals have been well described. It is a pilgrim's as well as a tourist's guide to Kerala. Order links of the book 'Temples and Legends of Kerala' below: Amazon India: Paperback Kindle Amazon US…

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Babur: The Chessboard King written by Aabhas Maldahiyar - Book Review 5:36

3M ago5:36

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Gripping, anecdotal and deeply researched Babur: The Chessboard King delves into Hindustan's economic landscape during Timurid rule and portrays Babur as a multifaceted ruler, challenging the typical depiction of an infallible conqueror and a good human being. Meticulously sourced from the Persian manuscript of the Baburnama and other primary sourc…

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RAMA: His Historicity, Mandir and Setu written by Professor B. B. Lal - Book Review 4:57

3M ago4:57

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This booklet seeks to present archaeological facts, nothing but hard facts, in regard to the three more or less allied topics, viz.: (i) `Was Rama a figment of the imagination of a poet called Valmiki, or is there any evidence to suggest that he may have been a historical figure?`; (ii) `Was there a temple in the Janma-Bhumi area at Ayodhya, prior …

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The Battle For Rama: Case of the Temple at Ayodhya written by Meenakshi Jain - Book Review 7:47

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For over two decades, a handful of Left historians have strenuously endeavoured to stymie the Ramjanmabhumi movement. From questioning the antiquity of Rama worship and the identity of ancient Ayodhya, they have also challenged the widely held belief that Babri Masjid was built on the site of the Janmabhumi temple. Excavations of the ASI revealed u…

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Rama and Ayodhya written by Meenakshi Jain - Book Review 6:42

3M ago6:42

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From the late 1980s, Left historians have been in the forefront of the campaign against the Rama temple. They have argued that Rama worship was an eighteenth-nineteenth century phenomenon and the present day Ayodhya acquired its standing and identity only in the fifth century AD, during the rule of the imperial Guptas. According to Left academics, …

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Waiting for Shiva: Unearthing the Truth of Kashi’s Gyan Vapi written by Vikram Sampath ─ Book Review 9:33

4M ago9:33

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Vikram Sampath’s latest offering retraces the long history of this bitterly disputed site and the dramatic twists and turns in the chequered past of this hoary shrine. Piecing together numerous documents and accounts—Vedic and Puranic texts, Sanskrit literary sources, Agama shastras, Jataka tales, Persian accounts, travelogues of foreigners, archiv…

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Vishwanath Rises And Rises: The Story of Eternal Kashi written by Meenakshi Jain - Book Review 5:48

4M ago5:48

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Dr. Meenakshi Jain, in Vishwanath Rises and Rises, once again demonstrates the power of good research and scholarship, something clearly missing in the fake narratives put out by Leftist historians such as Romila Thapar and Irfan Habib. Vishwanath Rises and Rises is a must for your bookshelf. Order links of the book 'Vishwanath Rises And Rises: The…

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Vagabond Princess: The Great Adventures of Gulbadan written by Ruby Lal - Book Review 7:59

4M ago7:59

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Vagabond Princess shape-shifts our views of the magnificent Mughals as we begin to see and feel Princess Gulbadan’s world, full of freedom, movement and migration, and encounters with new cultures, tongues, and art forms. Order links of the book 'Vagabond Princess : The Great Adventures of Gulbadan' below: Amazon India: Paperback Kindle Amazon USA:…

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The Economy of the Maratha Kingdom c. 1595–1707 written by Kedar Phalke - Book Review 4:44

4M ago4:44

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The book, steeped in thorough research and quantitative analysis, presents to the readers a rich view of the Maratha economy and politics of the seventeenth century. The author takes the readers on an exciting journey to understand how governance of the Maratha Kingdom functioned in the most effective manner. The Economy of the Maratha Kingdom is a…

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1947-1957, India: The Birth of a Republic written by Chandrachur Ghose - Book Review 9:33

5M ago9:33

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The story of a decade that made and unmade India. Thought-provoking, argumentative and thoroughly enjoyable, 1947-1957, India: The Birth of a Republic is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian political history. Order links of the book '1947-1957, India: The Birth of a Republic' below: Amazon India: Hardcover Kindle Amazon USA: Hardcover Kindl…

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History News This Week - Suspended 0:39

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Please don't forget to checkout Historylogy.com for latest book reviews and tidbits from the pages of history. Please feel free to our social media ID's for latest updates. Links below: https://www.facebook.com/historylogy/ https://twitter.com/historylogy https://www.instagram.com/historylogy/ Affiliate Earnings Disclaimer: This site contains affil…

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Music and Musicians in Late Mughal India written by Katherine Butler Schofield - Book Review 6:38

5M ago6:38

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Based on a vast, virtually unstudied archive of Indian writings alongside visual sources, 'Music and Musicians in Late Mughal India: Histories of the Ephemeral, 1748 – 1858' presents the first history of music and musicians in late Mughal India c.1748–1858 and takes the lives of nine musicians as entry points into six prominent types of writing on …

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History News This Week - Episode: 039 5:08

5M ago5:08

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Links to the news items, articles, latest history book and history podcast recommendation of the week is below: Alexander the Great's Father and Son Identified in 2,300-Year-Old Tombs Rare Gold Treasure From 3,000 Years Ago Found by Metal Detectorist Colchester: Police use drones to catch illegal treasure-hunters 90,000-year-old human footprints fo…

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Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity written by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson - Book Review 6:31

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A thousand years of history and contemporary evidence make one thing clear. Progress is not automatic but depends on the choices we make about technology. New ways of organizing production and communication can either serve the narrow interests of an elite or become the foundation for widespread prosperity. Power and Progress demonstrates that the …

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History News This Week - Episode: 038 6:08

5M ago6:08

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Links to the news items, articles, latest history book and history podcast recommendation of the week is below: ASI finds Shivling, miniature temple, idols of Hindu gods and more buried in Gyanvapi cellars which were ‘deliberately blocked’ with debris ASI report on Gyanvapi: Inscription of Aurangzeb’s order for mosque construction was erased, but o…

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Dethroned: Patel, Menon and The Integration of Princely India written by John Zubrzycki - Book Review 7:43

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On 25 July 1947, India’s last viceroy, Lord Mountbatten, stood before the Chamber of Princes to deliver his career’s most important speech. He had just three weeks to convince over 550 princely states – some the size of Britain, some so small that cartographers had trouble locating them – to become part of a free India. The alternative was unthinka…

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History News This Week - Episode: 037 5:14

5M ago5:14

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Links to the news items, articles, latest history book and history podcast recommendation of the week is below: Archaeologists say they discovered huge jugs containing BEER at newly-found city built 2,500 years ago in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest as they reveal how laser technology helped them find previously unknown civilisation Rewriting the histo…

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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder written by David Grann - Book Review 5:03

6M ago5:03

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This is an astoundingly and painstakingly well-researched book of historical non-fiction. David Grann has revived the incredible story with his meticulous research. The Wager is an entertaining entry in the robust subgenre of shipwreck literature. Order links of the book 'The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder' below: Amazon India: Paper…

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History News This Week - Episode: 036 5:19

6M ago5:19

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Links to the news items, latest released books and history podcast recommendation of the week is below: Huge ancient city that was built 2,500 years ago and lasted for 1,000 years with a population of at least 10,000 has been found in Ecuador in the Amazon Pictured: The only man ever crucified in Britain - face of Roman slave found buried with two-…

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The Earth Transformed: An Untold History written by Peter Frankopan - Book Review 7:27

6M ago7:27

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In The Earth Transformed, Peter Frankopan, one of the world’s leading historians, shows that the natural environment is a crucial, if not the defining, factor in global history ─ and not just of humankind. Order links of the book 'The Earth Transformed: An Untold History' below: Amazon India: Paperback Kindle Amazon USA: Hardcover Kindle Flipkart: …

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History News This Week - Episode: 035 5:05

6M ago5:05

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Links to the news items, latest released book, history podcast recommendation of the week and registration link for the History Literature Festival is below: Jesus Christ's 'missing years' mystery solved as ancient 'Lost Gospels' rediscovered Palace of Aigai: Greece reopens huge Alexander the Great monument 11th-Century Jain Sculptures Found in Sou…

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His Majesty’s Headhunters: The Siege Of Kohima That Shaped World History written by Mmhonlümo Kikon - Book Review 6:04

6M ago6:04

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Surprisingly little is known about the siege of Kohima, considered a game-changing event that altered the course of world history during the Second World War. His Majesty’s Headhunters adds to our understanding of this battle and shows how it redefined a whole era. Order links of the book 'His Majesty’s Headhunters: The Siege Of Kohima That Shaped …

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Top 5 Most Anticipated Indian History Books of 2024 1:57

6M ago1:57

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Links to pre-order couple of the books mentioned in this episode below: Ruby Lal’s ‘Vagabond Princess: The Great Adventures of Gulbadan’ pre-order links: Amazon India: Hardcover Amazon USA: Hardcover Dr. Vikram Sampath’s ‘Waiting for Shiva: Unearthing the Truth of Kashi’s Gyan Vapi’ pre-order links: Amazon India: Hardcover Please don't forget to ch…

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History News This Week - Episode: 034 3:45

6M ago3:45

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Links to the news items, list of top history books released in 2023, latest released books and the history podcast recommendation of the week below: New evidence suggests Harappan civilisation is 7,000 to 8,000 years’ old 4000-year-old palace discovered in ancient Chinese walled city Top secret WW2 SAS raid is revealed at last 2,000-year-old 'celes…

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Red Memory: Living, Remembering and Forgetting China's Cultural Revolution written by Tania Branigan - Book Review 5:23

6M ago5:23

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Nearly fifty years after its conclusion, the Cultural Revolution's scar runs through the heart of Chinese society, and through the souls of its citizens. Stationed in Beijing for the Guardian, Tania Branigan came to realise that this brutal and turbulent decade continues to propel and shape China to this day. Yet official suppression and personal t…

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History News This Week - Episode: 033 4:18

6M ago4:18

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Links to the news items, articles, latest released books and the history podcast recommendation of the week below: Stonehenge mystery cracked after evidence for 'ancient supercomputer' identified at site Poisonous gas wave may have snuffed out half of all sea life in Earth's 1st mass extinction Ancient Scythians used human skin for leather, confirm…

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Aryans written by Charles Allen - Book Review 6:03

6M ago6:03

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This is Charles Allen's definitive account of the Aryans, offering a grand sweep of language, mythology, contested histories and conflict. Product of a great investigation and meticulous scholarship, 'Aryans: The Search for a People, a Place and a Myth,' Allen's last book, is his crowning achievement and marks the end of an illustrious career. Orde…

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History News This Week - Episode: 032 5:29

7M ago5:29

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Links to the news items, articles, latest released books and the history podcast recommendation of the week below: North America's first people may have arrived by sea ice highway as early as 24,000 years ago Druids, pagans and archaeologists gather in London in latest battle for Stonehenge 2,200-year-old tiles found in Jerusalem provide direct lin…

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Beautiful Description of Raigad Fort by English Ambassador Thomas Nicholas 1:57

7M ago1:57

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This book is originally published in Marathi and is named as शिवछत्रपतींचा वारसा स्वराज्य ते साम्राज्य १६००- १८१८. The printed price of this book is Rs. 800/- but at the time of recording this podcast, it is available at a discount for just Rs. 650/- at the official store of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute. And please don't forget to che…

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History News This Week - Episode: 031 6:11

7M ago6:11

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Links to the news items, articles, latest released book and the history podcast recommendation of the week below: Archaeologists stunned by Ancient Greek tool used at Stonehenge long before its invention ‘World’s oldest pyramid' built 25,000 years ago was not made by humans, archaeologists claim World's oldest fortress discovered in Siberia: Defens…

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How did Aurangzeb react to Shivaji’s escape from Agra? 4:45

7M ago4:45

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This book is originally published in Marathi and is named as शिवछत्रपतींचा वारसा स्वराज्य ते साम्राज्य १६००- १८१८. The printed price of this book is Rs. 800/- but at the time of recording this podcast, it is available at a discount for just Rs. 650/- at the official store of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute. And please don't forget to che…

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History News This Week - Episode: 030 4:11

7M ago4:11

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Links to the news items, articles, latest released book and the history podcast recommendation of the week below: Expert recreates mysterious ancient pigment LOST for centuries – and was once worth three times its weight in gold 1,000-year-old skeleton of woman with emptied-out skull buried next to 'husband' Pre-modern human skeleton found with ‘tr…

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Excellent Description of Shivaji’s Personality in Rajasthani Documents 2:02

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This book is originally published in Marathi and is named as शिवछत्रपतींचा वारसा स्वराज्य ते साम्राज्य १६००- १८१८. The printed price of this book is Rs. 800/- but at the time of recordng this podcast, it is available at a discount for just Rs. 650/- at the official store of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute. And please don't forget to chec…

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History News This Week - Episode: 029 5:10

7M ago5:10

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Links to the news items, articles, latest released book and the history podcast recommendation of the week below: Archaeologists are too scared to open up the tomb of China’s first emperor Hat worn by Napoleon fetches record €1.9m at Paris auction Lost tomb of Ancient Egyptian queen Nefertiti may be hidden in secret Tutankhamun chamber, famed archa…

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What did Rajputs like Maha Singh in Aurangzeb’s court think of Shivaji Maharaj? 1:45

7M ago1:45

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This book is originally published in Marathi and is named as शिवछत्रपतींचा वारसा स्वराज्य ते साम्राज्य १६००- १८१८. The printed price of this book is Rs. 800/- but at the time of recordng this podcast, it is available at a discount for just Rs. 650/- at the official store of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute. And please don't forget to chec…

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History News This Week - Episode: 028 4:25

8M ago4:25

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Links to the news items, articles, latest released book and the history podcast recommendation of the week below: Archaeologists discover previously unknown ancient language Over 3.5 Crore Pages From History Now Available At Click Of A Mouse Titanic dinner menu sells for £84,000 at auction 'No scientific evidence' that ancient human relative buried…

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What is the history of the Sayyid dynasty in India? 1:43

8M ago1:43

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I came across this interesting piece of history in the footnote of page 128 of the book 'Tears of the Begums: Stories of Survivors of the Uprising of 1857' (originally in Urdu as Begumat ke Aansoo) written by Khwaja Hasan Nizami and translated by Rana Safvi which I had reviewed on 6th of October, 2023. Order links of the book 'Tears of the Begums' …

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History News This Week - Episode: 027 6:41

8M ago6:41

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Links to the news items, articles, latest released book and the history podcast recommendation of the week below: Inside 2,500-year-old tomb of Egyptian elite 14 metres underground with walls covered in mysterious ancient spells Letters from Seven Years' War opened 250 years later Sphinx may have been built from a natural rock feature eroded by win…

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Did Misunderstandings Lead To The Revolt Of 1857? 3:23

8M ago3:23

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I came across this interesting piece of history from pages 100 to 108 of the book 'Tears of the Begums: Stories of Survivors of the Uprising of 1857' (originally in Urdu as Begumat ke Aansoo) written by Khwaja Hasan Nizami and translated by Rana Safvi which I had reviewed on 6th of October, 2023. Order links of the book 'Tears of the Begums' below:…

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History News This Week - Episode: 026 4:50

8M ago4:50

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Links to the news items, articles, latest released book and the history podcast recommendation of the week below: Circular temple dedicated to Maya serpent deity discovered in Mexico 5,000-year-old mass grave of fallen warriors in Spain shows evidence of 'sophisticated' warfare Remains of 2,000-year-old sheep-drawn chariot discovered near 'Terracot…

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What is the connection between three Mughal princes, Major Hodson and Khooni Darwaza? 2:16

8M ago2:16

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I came across this interesting piece of history on pages 25 and 26 of the book 'Tears of the Begums: Stories of Survivors of the Uprising of 1857' (originally in Urdu as Begumat ke Aansoo) written by Khwaja Hasan Nizami and translated by Rana Safvi which I had reviewed on 6th of October, 2023. Order links of the book 'Tears of the Begums' below: Am…

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History News This Week - Episode: 025 3:21

8M ago3:21

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Links to the news items, articles, latest released book and the history podcast recommendation of the week below: Archaeologists stunned by India's ancient city dubbed real-life forgotten 'Atlantis' Has Noah's Ark been found? Archaeologists reveal 'ruins' found in Turkey's boat-shaped mound date back 5,000 years ago - the same period as the Biblica…

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