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Yuddha - The Indian Military History Podcast IVM Podcasts - Indus Vox
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The Indian subcontinent is about the size of Europe and is way more diverse and complicated - but how much do we know about its violent past? The land of Gandhi is also the land of the war-elephant, of gunpowder-wielding infantry, and of nuclear weapons that destroy everything in their wake.
In Yuddha, Anirudh Kanisetti (host of Echoes of India: A History Podcast) and Aditya Ramanathan explore the darker, blood-splattered side of India, beyond Bollywood and school textbooks. From the medieval invasions of Southeast Asia to the titanic clashes of the twentieth century, this is the military history of the subcontinent the way it was meant to be told.
Tune in to new episodes on Wednesday every fortnight.
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YUDDHA Delayed!
YUDDHA is going on a mid-season break as Anirudh and Aditya are struggling with a sudden invasion of responsibilities from their day jobs (and Anirudh's very exciting first book!) More in this brief episode.
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YUDDHA Mid - Season Break
YUDDHA is going on a mid-season break as Anirudh and Aditya are struggling with a sudden invasion of responsibilities from their day jobs - we'll be back on December 1st! More in this brief episode.
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Empire of Paper: Inside the Mughal War Machine
By the time of the Battle of Haldighati in 1576, the Mughals had consolidated their power over a large swathe of North India.
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Akbar's Fury: How the Mughals Made an Empire
It is the unlikeliest of stories. In 1540, Humayun was out of luck and on the run, while Sher Shah was victorious.
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Sher Shah Sur: The Outlaw Who Would Be Emperor
The establishment of the Mughal empire was by no means inevitable.
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Gunpowder and Blood: How Babur Won at Panipat
How did a small-time Central Asian warlord defeat the vast army of the Delhi Sultanate?
Customer Reviews
The best podcast for Indian military history buffs
I have never written a podcast review before but the sheer pleasure of listening to this podcast make me write one in appreciation. Great coverage of topics and was especially interested in listening to babar and Babarnama. Wonderful coverage of war tactics and show how complex some of the issues were and not just dictated by religion. Kudos and keep going.
A delightful exploration of Indian political history
Superbly researched and extremely well-presented
Fantastic podcast
This has been one of favorite finds of 2020. Even if you think you know the “real” Indian history, give this one a try. You’ll likely find a lot of interesting information you didn’t know. Also narrated very engagingly by the hosts. I hope they continue down this path right up to modern times in coming seasons.