Notes on Indian History

I am the Palash tree , a steadfast guardian of the land of Bengal. I have witnessed the sun rise and set countless times, felt the relentless fury of t

Girish Karnad, writer, playwright, actor, director and Jnanpith awardee, is renowned for his historical dramas: Tughlaq (1964), Tale-Danda (1990), The

During the reign of the Tuluva emperor, Sadashiva Raya (r: 1542-1570), Aliya Rama Raya, the ambitious son-in-law of Krishnadeva Raya , virtually govern

Aliya Rama Raya of the Aravidu family was a prominent statesman in medieval South Indian history. He initially served under Sultan Quli Qutub Shah (r:

During the reign of emperor Sadashiva Raya , Vijayanagar empire faced a decisive moment at the Battle of Talikota in January 1565. This battle took pla

The Nayaka dynasty of Madura was founded in 1529 and ruled until 1738-39. Originally serving as loyal viceroys under Krishnadeva Raya of Vijayanagar,

The rise of Hyder Ali from an ordinary soldier to the ruler of a kingdom is a fascinating chapter in modern history. Hyder Ali Khan assumed control of