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Book Reviews

Splendours of Royal Mysore by Vikram Sampath, the Court Chronicler of the 21st Century

When royalty needed a biographer six centuries later, Vikram Sampath rose gallantly to the occasion. Vikram Sampath, for those who donโ€™t know, is not your average historian droning on about…

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Uprooting the Beautiful Tree: Dharampalโ€™s Rediscovery of Indiaโ€™s Indigenous Education System

In the landscape of Indian historiography, few interventions have been as intellectually disruptive as Dharampalโ€™s The Beautiful Tree: Indigenous Indian Education in the Eighteenth Century. First published in 1983, this…

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August 3, 2025
Interviews

What was Mother Teresa Hiding?! Dark Secrets of the Nobel Laureate | Itihasdhir

In this gripping episode of Itihasdhir, we delve into the lesser-known aspects of Mother Teresa’s life and legacy as described by Aroop Chatterjee in โ€œMother Teresa: The Untold Storyโ€. Celebrated…

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  • Maj Gen GD Bakshi on Operation Sindoor: The War You Havenโ€™t Heard Of | Itihasdhir with Aditi Joshi

    In this exclusive episode of Itihasdhir with Aditi Joshi, Maj Gen (Dr) GD Bakshi SM, VSM (Retd.) decodes Operation Sindoor, the conflict scenario being called the 5th India-Pakistan War. From open-source intelligence to ground realities, Gen Bakshi offers a sharp analysis of Indo-Pak tensions, Indiaโ€™s preparedness, and the evolving nature of modern warfare. This conversation goes beyond headlines to uncover the strategic, geopolitical, and civilizational dimensions of a war you havenโ€™t heard of. BUY THE BOOK: https://amzn.in/d/8N5HGCU ๐Ÿ“š About Us: Itihasdhir is a podcast book review channel dedicated to diving deep into the world of literature. We explore a diverse range of books, from historical masterpieces and contemporary bestsellers to…

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  • Netaji Beyond the Myths | Bose: The Untold Story with Chandrachur Ghose | Aditi Joshi| Itihasdhir

    Who was Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose beyond the myths and official narratives? In this special conversation with Chandrachur Ghose, author of Bose: The Untold Story of an Inconvenient Nationalist, we explore the life, legacy, and contested history of one of Indiaโ€™s most enigmatic leaders. From his clash with the Congress leadership to the rise of the Azad Hind Fauj, from his daring international alliances to the mystery surrounding his disappearance, this dialogue peels back layers of distortion to uncover the real Boseโ€”visionary, revolutionary, and civilisational icon. BUY THE BOOK: https://padhegaindia.in/product/bose-the-untold-story-of-an-inconvenien/ | https://amzn.in/d/03huZRi ๐Ÿ“š About Us: Itihasdhir is a podcast book review channel dedicated to diving deep into the world of…

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  • Babur, Hitler & The Civilizational Battle | Aabhas Maldahiyar Speaks with Itihasdhir

    In this gripping conversation, author Aabhas Maldahiyar, known for Babur: The Quest for Hindustan and Hitler: The Proclaimed Messiah of the Palestinian Cause, dives deep into two of historyโ€™s most polarising figures. He explores Baburโ€™s campaigns and ideological vision through the Baburnฤma, unpacks Hitlerโ€™s disturbing global impact and his strange ideological intersections, and reflects on how both shaped civilizational narratives. Beyond history, Maldahiyar shares his personal intellectual journey, from Marxist beginnings to becoming a fierce voice reclaiming Indiaโ€™s past, offering sharp insights into how truth, memory, and power collide in shaping identity. BUY THE BOOKS: https://padhegaindia.in/?post_type=product&s=aabhas+maldahiyar&asp_active=1&p_asid=1&p_asp_data=1&filters_initial=1&filters_changed=0&qtranslate_lang=0&woo_currency=INR&current_page_id=805840 || https://www.amazon.in/Books-Aabhas-Maldahiyar/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3AAabhas%2BMaldahiyar ๐Ÿ“š About Us: Itihasdhir is a podcast book review channel dedicated to…

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