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Tuesday, 30 June 2026
The Ramnad War of Succession (1720–1729): How a Throne Dispute Shattered the Marava Kingdom
The Ramnad War of Succession (1720–1729): How a Throne Dispute Shattered the Marava Kingdom: The Ramnad War of Succession (1720–1729) explained: how a Marava throne dispute and Maratha intervention split a Tamil kingdom.
When Europe’s War Came to India: The First Carnatic War (1746-1748)
When Europe’s War Came to India: The First Carnatic War (1746-1748): Discover how a distant European war ignited the First Carnatic War in India. Explore Siege of Madras, Battle of St. Thomé, and the rise of colonial ambition.
The Untold Story of the Second Carnatic War
When we think of the British Raj, we think of queens, viceroys, and the mighty East India Company. We think of the Battle of Plassey in 1757, where Robert Clive famously defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah. But history has a strange way of hiding its true turning points. Long before Plassey, there was a dry, hot fortress in Southern India where the fate of the subcontinent was truly decided. That place was Arcot. That war was the Second Carnatic War (1749-1754)—a bloody, five-year chess match between two European superpowers, fought entirely on Indian soil, using Indian soldiers, Indian money, and Indian princes as pawns.
The Untold Story of the Second Carnatic War
Monday, 29 June 2026
The Battle of Vedalai: The 1549 Clash of Empires
The Battle of Vedalai: The 1549 Clash of Empires: Dive deep into 1549 Battle of Vedalai, where Vijayanagara soldiers crushed a Portuguese fort. Discover true story of greed, martyrdom, and geopolitical chess
Sunday, 28 June 2026
European Forts in Tamil Nadu: A Colonial Heritage Trail
European Forts in Tamil Nadu: A Colonial Heritage Trail: Explore the Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, and British forts that shaped Tamil Nadu's colonial history—from Fort St George to Fort Dansborg.
Battle of Trichinopoly: Chikka Devaraja’s Humiliation at Trichy
Battle of Trichinopoly: Chikka Devaraja’s Humiliation at Trichy: Discover gripping story of the 1682 Battle of Trichinopoly, Maratha king Sambhaji used leather armor, war elephants, and flaming arrows to conquer Rock Fort.
Saturday, 27 June 2026
Kenilworth Fort, Hosur: The Castle Built for Love That Time Forgot
Kenilworth Fort, Hosur: The Castle Built for Love That Time Forgot: Discover Kenilworth Fort in Hosur, India's only castle built to replicate an English fortress. A colonial-era monument of love, intrigue, and ruin
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The Ramnad War of Succession (1720–1729): How a Throne Dispute Shattered the Marava Kingdom
The Ramnad War of Succession (1720–1729): How a Throne Dispute Shattered the Marava Kingdom : The Ramnad War of Succession (1720–1729) expla...
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This set of Power Plant Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Rankine cycle”. ...
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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...
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The Battle of Kandalur Salai: How Rajaraja Destroyed Chera Ships : Discover the truth behind the Battle of Kandalur Salai (988 CE). How Raja...