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History Under Your Feet

History Under Your Feet

Written by: Ratnakar Sadasyula
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The past is there, right where you stand, under your feet. Exploring Indian History from the ancient to the medieval to the modern. From kings, emperors, warriors to thinkers to scientists to writers to nation builders.Ratnakar Sadasyula World
Episodes
  • The Fall of Orugallu

    The Fall of Orugallu
    Mar 14 2026

    One of the most tragic chapters in Indian history on par with the destruction of Hampi is that of Orugallu, the capital of the Kakatiyas, which was raided thrice in 1310, 1318 and 1323, it’s immense riches looted, including the fabled Kohinoor diamond. It’s proximity to the diamond mines of Golkonda, nearby made it one of the richest cities of it’s time, as also it’s grand monuments, the massive fort, and the temples here. The Kakatiyas control of the entire Telugu speaking region, and the Eastern Coast, enabled the flourishing of trade resulting in it’s prosperity. It was but natural such riches would attract the attention of the Delhi Sultanate.
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    8 mins
  • Gokula Jat

    Gokula Jat
    Mar 7 2026

    During the later half of the 17th century, there were a series of revolts against the Mughals by the Jats living in Mathura, Agra and Delhi. And the man who began it all was Gokula Singh, a zamindar of Tilpat, now in Faridabad district, belonging to the Agre gotra. The second of 4 sons of Madhu, his birth name was Ola Haga, and his brothers were Sindhuraj, Jhaman and Saman.
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    6 mins
  • Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose

    Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose
    Dec 2 2025

    Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose, one of the great Indian scientists of modern era, who came up with the first version of the radio, discovered that plants have feelings too. A genius in his own right.
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    12 mins
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