Monthly Archives: June 2024

Battle of Haldighati

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Haldighati A narrow mountain pass n the Arravallis located around 40 Km from Udaipur, connecting the districts of Rajsamand and Pali, it is believed to have got it’s name from the turmeric colored soil here. It would be witness to … Continue reading →

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The Santhal Revolt

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Jharkhand whose name literally means “Bush land” or “Forest land” had a long history of resistance to the British colonial rule.  Among the numerous tribes that make up the state, the Santhals are one of the dominant ones, primarily in … Continue reading →

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Kapilendra Deva

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

During the mid 15th century, when the entire Gangetic belt from Delhi to Bengal was under the rule of the Muslim rulers, there were kingdoms that resisted with all their might against the Sultanate. Vijayanagara Empire down South, Rana Kumbha … Continue reading →

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Nalwadi Krishna Raja Wadiyar

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

One of the more prominent Hindu Royal familes of the late medieval era, was that of the Wodeyars or Wadiyars, who ruled over Mysore from the late 1300s till 1950. They were primarily descended from the Urs clan, also called … Continue reading →

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