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Thursday, 7 May 2026
The Last Nayak of Tanjore: How a Rejected Marriage Proposal Ended a Dynasty
The Last Nayak of Tanjore: How a Rejected Marriage Proposal Ended a Dynasty: How a rejected marriage proposal triggered the violent end of the Tanjore Nayak dynasty in 1673 — tracing Vijayaraghava Nayak's death.
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
The Tanjore Nayaks: Telugu Warrior-Kings Who Shaped Tamil Nadu’s Classical Culture
The Tanjore Nayaks: Telugu Warrior-Kings Who Shaped Tamil Nadu’s Classical Culture: The Tanjore Nayaks governed the Kaveri delta from 1532 to 1673, building temples, theorising music, and sustaining the performing arts traditions
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Kalabhra Interregnum: The Dark Age That Rewrote Tamilnadu History
Kalabhra Interregnum: The Dark Age That Rewrote Tamilnadu History: Discover the Kalabhra Interregnum — South India's mysterious Dark Age (3rd–6th century CE). Who were the Kalabhras? How did they fall?
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
The Mughal Siege of Gingee Fort — Conquest of the Madras Karnatak
The Mughal Siege of Gingee Fort — Conquest of the Madras Karnatak: How the Mughal Empire conquered Madras Karnatak and besieged Gingee Fort — the 8-year siege, Maratha resistance, and fall of South India's strongest fortress.
Battle of Ambur 1749 – The Day a Single Battle Rewrote South Indian History
Battle of Ambur 1749 – The Day a Single Battle Rewrote South Indian History: The Battle of Ambur on 3 August 1749 ended Nawab's life and handed South India to French. Discover the full story of this forgotten but history-changing clash.
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Dheeran Chinnamalai: The Warrior Who Made the British Bleed
Dheeran Chinnamalai: The Warrior Who Made the British Bleed: Dheeran Chinnamalai defied the British East India Company with guerrilla warfare, winning three decisive battles before a betrayal sealed his fate in 1805.
Battle of Takkolam 949 CE — The Disaster That Nearly Ended the Chola Empire
Battle of Takkolam 949 CE — The Disaster That Nearly Ended the Chola Empire: Battle of Takkolam in 949 CE killed Chola crown prince and broke a great empire. Discover the causes, key players, and the long shadow it cast on South India.
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The Last Nayak of Tanjore: How a Rejected Marriage Proposal Ended a Dynasty
The Last Nayak of Tanjore: How a Rejected Marriage Proposal Ended a Dynasty : How a rejected marriage proposal triggered the violent end of ...
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This set of Power Plant Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Rankine cycle”. ...
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The Polygar System in Madurai: A Comprehensive History of Power, Resistance, and Colonial Abolition : Explore the complete history of the Po...
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1. Rankine cycle efficiency of a good steam power plant may be in the range of (a) 15 to 20% (b) 35 to 45% (c) 70 to 80% (d) 90 to ...