Category: History

  • Discover the Secret Legacy of India’s Inscription Masters: A Complete Guide to Śāsanas

    Discover the Secret Legacy of India’s Inscription Masters: A Complete Guide to Śāsanas

    I share my personal fascination with inscriptions as living artifacts of India’s history and explain why preserving epigraphy is vital to our civilisational future. You’ll discover how Śāsanas shaped textbooks and popular narratives—from the Uttaramerur inscription to Chola revenue records. I highlight the secret legacy of inscription-makers—the scribes, poets, and Shilpis—who crafted our past with…

  • The Complete Exposé: Discover How D.N. Jha’s Narratives Distort Indian History and Faith

    The Complete Exposé: Discover How D.N. Jha’s Narratives Distort Indian History and Faith

    I take you inside my personal investigation of D.N. Jha’s work and how, in my view, Marxist historians reshaped Indian history. I explain why The Myth of the Holy Cow felt like a direct affront to the Hindu Community and how such narratives influence public memory. You’ll see how I argue that Jha’s approach distorted…

  • Essential History: Ghar-Wapsi from Vijayanagara to Marathas

    Essential History: Ghar-Wapsi from Vijayanagara to Marathas

    I trace the essential history of Parāvartana (Ghar-Wapsi) from Vijayanagara to the Maratha Empire, spotlighting rare mass Shuddhi efforts and their social impact. From Harihara II’s era to Shivaji’s Panditarao and the Arya Samaj’s bold campaigns, discover how Hindu society fought to restore its own against daunting odds.

  • Discover Eksar’s Secret Viragals: A Complete Lost Naval Saga

    Discover Eksar’s Secret Viragals: A Complete Lost Naval Saga

    I take you inside Eksar’s overlooked heritage—the six Viragals that carve India’s medieval naval history into stone. Discover how these rare hero stones depict sea battles for Sopara and why preserving them is essential to safeguarding Mumbai’s buried past. This is a complete, first-person journey through a lost maritime saga in the heart of Borivali…

  • Discovering Bharata-Mata: A Greek Silver Dish’s Hidden Treasure

    Discovering Bharata-Mata: A Greek Silver Dish’s Hidden Treasure

    Uncover the fascinating story of a 2nd-century Greek silver dish depicting Bharata Mata, revealing ancient cultural exchanges between Greece and India.

  • Unveiling the Impact of Hindu Temple Destruction

    Unveiling the Impact of Hindu Temple Destruction

    Explore the profound cultural and historical impact of Hindu temple destruction and the urgent need to preserve these sacred spaces.

  • Discover the Lost Heritage of Eksar’s Hero Stones

    Discover the Lost Heritage of Eksar’s Hero Stones

    Explore the forgotten hero stones of Eksar, a once-thriving naval hub now overshadowed by modernity. Discover the rich history and battles commemorated in these ancient Viragals.

  • Unveiling the Ghar-Wapsi Legacy: Stories of Resilience

    Unveiling the Ghar-Wapsi Legacy: Stories of Resilience

    Explore the resilient legacy of Ghar-Wapsi in the Vijayanagara and Maratha Empires. Discover stories of cultural reclamation and enduring spirit.

  • Discover the Evidence-Based Saga of Meos and Malkana Rajputs: Ghar-Wapsi Lessons for Hindu Society

    Discover the Evidence-Based Saga of Meos and Malkana Rajputs: Ghar-Wapsi Lessons for Hindu Society

    This article explores how the histories of Meos and Malkana Rajputs illuminate the challenges and possibilities of Ghar-Wapsi within Hindu Society. Readers discover how social beliefs, clerical authority, and political pressures shaped conversion and reconnection over centuries. The analysis highlights documented efforts by Arya Samaj under Swami Shraddhananda and the complexities recorded by D.R. Bhandarkar…

  • The Aryabhata Number System

    The Aryabhata Number System

    The **Aryabhata Number System** showcases the ingenuity of ancient Indian mathematicians, with Aryabhata inventing a unique method of numerical representation using Samskritam letters. His seminal work, the **Aryabhatiya**, composed in 499 CE, is divided into four sections covering astronomical constants, mathematics, time reckoning, and celestial geometry. Aryabhata’s notable contributions include the use of the decimal…

  • The Sprawling Heritage of the Hindu Legal System in Bali and Java

    The Sprawling Heritage of the Hindu Legal System in Bali and Java

    The Hindu cultural conquest of Southeast Asia remains unique in history. Ancient Indian colonists brought civilization, art, religion, and legal systems, profoundly influencing Bali and Java. This post explores how these regions voluntarily embraced and modeled their societies after Hindu culture, highlighting Nehru’s betrayal of these ancient ties.

  • The Poetry of Algebra: How India Contributed to the Logic of Indeterminate Equations

    The Poetry of Algebra: How India Contributed to the Logic of Indeterminate Equations

    This blog post explores the contributions of ancient Indian mathematicians Bhaskara, Brahmagupta, and Aryabhata to algebra, highlighting their work on indeterminate equations. It emphasizes the poetic beauty of algebra and its enduring legacy, connecting historical mathematical innovations to modern technology and the development of computers in India.

  • The Myth that Mohandas Gandhi Alone Delivered Freedom to India

    The Myth that Mohandas Gandhi Alone Delivered Freedom to India

    A hundred and fifty-four years after his birth, the legacy of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi remains contested in India. Much of this uncertainty stems from extensive propaganda that has obscured vital truths about Gandhi as an activist, leader, politician, demagogue, and unlikely saint. One of the most enduring myths is encapsulated in the single word: Mahatma.…

  • Meet Bahadur Yar Jung: A Hyderabadi Pioneer of Pakistan

    Meet Bahadur Yar Jung: A Hyderabadi Pioneer of Pakistan

    Syed Muhammad Kasim Razvi, a fervent bigot, rose to power in Hyderabad under Nizam Mir Osman Ali. Razvi’s influence led to the persecution of Hindus and the establishment of an Islamic state. His rapid ascent and ruthless tactics dramatically reshaped the region’s political and religious landscape, leaving a lasting impact.

  • When Bakhtiyar Khalji Wiped out Gauda-Desa from Existence

    When Bakhtiyar Khalji Wiped out Gauda-Desa from Existence

    Bakhtiyar Khalji’s catastrophic devastation of the ancient city of Gaur marked a pinnacle in his career of plunder and genocide. Gaur, a historic center of Sanskrit learning and Hindu culture, was thoroughly obliterated, replaced by Islamic structures. This transformation permanently altered Bengal’s cultural and religious landscape, erasing its Sanatana past.

  • How Operation Polo Aborted a Pakistan in South India

    How Operation Polo Aborted a Pakistan in South India

    The article explores the historical intricacies behind the liberation of Hyderabad, shedding light on the oppressive regime of the Nizams and the atrocities committed by the Razakars against the Hindu populace. It discusses the missed opportunity of the Marathas to dismantle the Nizam’s rule, attributing it to historical factors that allowed the Nizams’ sustained dominance.…

  • Are governments inefficient?

    Are governments inefficient?

    The blog explores the intricacies of government efficiency, delving into the hurdles governments encounter in service provision due to bureaucratic procedures. It contrasts governmental and private sector efficiency, highlighting their respective roles and strengths in societal welfare. Additionally, it delves into decentralized governance within Dharmic religions, showcasing adaptability and community engagement in these traditions. It…

  • Why the Uniform Civil Code is a Hindu Civilisational Imperative

    Why the Uniform Civil Code is a Hindu Civilisational Imperative

    This blog post delves into the imperative need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) within the context of Hindu civilization and the historical impact of Muslim rule in India. It traverses significant historical events, emphasizing the limitations of enforcing Shariat law during various regimes and highlighting the nuanced interplay between Hindu and Islamic legal systems.…

  • From India to Bharat

    From India to Bharat

    This thought-provoking blog post delves into the dichotomy between India’s current state and its Dharmic essence, contemplating a transition from Euro-Christian impositions to a society aligned with its ancient Dharmic roots. Referencing J Sai Deepak’s insights, the narrative emphasizes the imperative of decolonizing mindsets to reclaim a genuine Indic past and chart a Dharmic future.…

  • Do We Want Bharatavarsha to Become a Christian Outpost of the West?

    Do We Want Bharatavarsha to Become a Christian Outpost of the West?

    This blog post offers a critical exploration of India’s cultural heritage, emphasizing its non-Abrahamic roots rooted in the Vedas and Dharmashastras. It delves into the absence of pessimism within Indian philosophical thought, contrasting it with the fundamental principles of Christianity and Islam. The narrative scrutinizes historical interventions by colonial powers, particularly British rule’s impact, the…