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Sunday, 23 August 2026
Srirangam’s Seven Walls: How Vaishnavites Designed a Fort-City
Srirangam’s Seven Walls: How Vaishnavites Designed a Fort-City: Srirangam’s seven concentric walls transformed a temple into a cosmic fortress. From Chola conflicts to Chanda Sahib’s death, discover 2,000 years of history
Pudukkottai State: The Complete History of Tamil Nadu’s Last Royal Kingdom
Pudukkottai State: The Complete History of Tamil Nadu’s Last Royal Kingdom: The complete history of Pudukkottai State, Tamil Nadu's only surviving royal kingdom under British rule from its 1680 founding to its 1948 merger with India
Saturday, 15 August 2026
The Siege and Fall of Tanjore Fort (1673)
The Siege and Fall of Tanjore Fort (1673): How a marriage rejection triggered the bloody 1673 Siege of Tanjore Fort — Madurai vs Thanjavur, a king's last stand, and a dynasty's fiery end.
Friday, 14 August 2026
Chokkanatha Nayak and Rustam Khan: The Puppet King of Madurai
Chokkanatha Nayak and Rustam Khan: The Puppet King of Madurai: How a weak Madurai king and a ruthless Deccani commander named Rustam Khan pushed the Nayak kingdom to its lowest point in 1680.
Anchettidurgam Fort: The Forgotten Baramahal Stronghold
Anchettidurgam Fort: The Forgotten Baramahal Stronghold: Discover Anchettidurgam, the forgotten hill fort of Baramahal. Explore its Anglo-Mysore War history, surviving ruins, trekking trails.
Sunday, 9 August 2026
Rayakottai Fort: The Granite Sentinel of the Baramahal
Rayakottai Fort: The Granite Sentinel of the Baramahal: Discover the rich history of Rayakottai Fort, a hidden gem in Krishnagiri. Trek granite paths of 18th-century Mysore war stronghold and enjoy stunning views
Ten Epic Battles That Carved the Soul of South India
Ten Epic Battles That Carved the Soul of South India: From Karikala's Sangam-era victory at Venni to Tipu's rockets at Pollilur—ten battles with subtopics and primary voices that shaped South India.
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Srirangam’s Seven Walls: How Vaishnavites Designed a Fort-City
Srirangam’s Seven Walls: How Vaishnavites Designed a Fort-City : Srirangam’s seven concentric walls transformed a temple into a cosmic fortr...
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The King Who Died on His Elephant: The Fall of Rajadhiraja Chola I at Koppam : Chola Empire's greatest king rode into battle on his war ...
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Ranjankudi Fort: The 18th-Century Battlefield Where the French Surrendered : Ranjankudi Fort witnessed the 1751 Battle of Valikondah and hum...
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The Sovereign and the Assassin: The Betrayal and Murder of Nizam Nasir Jung : The 1750 assassination of Nizam Nasir Jung near Gingee. French...