The history of India is illuminated by civilizations that stood resilient against centuries of invasions. Among them, two names shine with unmatched glory—Mewar and the Marathas. While Mewar symbolized an unbroken continuity of Hindu resistance…
The world today watches in horror as famine grips Gaza—a humanitarian catastrophe born out of Hamas’s stubborn refusal to release hostages and Israel’s relentless military operations. The international community is appalled not only by the…
The rise of the Maratha Empire under the leadership of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is well documented and celebrated in Indian history. While Shivaji Maharaj stands tall as a visionary warrior-king, his success was built upon…
The month of Aadi in Tamil Nadu is rich in spiritual fervor, and among the many festivals celebrated, Aadi Thiruvathirai holds a special place in Shaivite tradition. But in 2025, the festival has taken on…
In the grand narrative of the Maratha Empire, names like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Baji Prabhu Deshpande, and Tanaji Malusare dominate the collective memory. However, behind the scenes of Shivaji’s spectacular rise stood numerous local chieftains,…
In the long sweep of Indian history, one remarkable phase stands out as both politically dynamic and socially revolutionary — the rise of the Maratha Empire. Emerging in the 17th century and dominating large parts…
Before Ashoka’s invasion in 261 BCE, Kalinga was a prosperous, independent kingdom located on the eastern coast of the Indian subcontinent, corresponding largely to modern-day Odisha and parts of northern Andhra Pradesh and southern West…
The story of Emperor Ashoka’s transformation from a ruthless conqueror to a compassionate Buddhist ruler is one of the most enduring legends of ancient Indian history. For centuries, the dominant narrative held that Ashoka embraced…
The siege of Chittorgarh in 1567–68 stands as one of the most harrowing episodes in Indian medieval history. Orchestrated by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, this brutal military campaign against the Rajput kingdom of Mewar culminated…
The idea of Hind Swaraj, as conceptualized by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, holds deep historical, cultural, and civilizational significance. At a time when large parts of the Indian subcontinent were ruled by foreign powers—particularly the Mughal…