Indian History

Examining the causes behind Chola king Rajendra’s invasion of Srivijaya, noted historian Nilakanta Sastri in his book Colas writes that there is ample material to believe that initially not only Rajaraja Chola but his son Rajendra also had friendly ties with Srivijaya.

Babarao was and is known for his revolutionary thinking and writing, exceptional political conscience, and indomitable devotion to freeing Bharat Mata from the clutches of anti-Hindu and anti-Indian bigots.

ICHR has decided to not feature Islamic dynasties during an exhibition on ‘Glory of Medieval India: Manifestation of the Unexplored -Indian Dynasties, 8th-18th Centuries.'

Vikram Sampath made special mention of a petition wherein Veer Savarkar sought the freedom of every other political prisoner in Cellular Jail in exchange of his own continued incarceration.

Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of India, exalted Mughals and attempted to whitewash their sins by obfuscating history.

Medha Bhaskaran spoke on the arrival of invaders to the emergence of Shivaji Maharaj as India's greatest emperor.

The JNU VC made a passionate case for rewriting of history to accommodate multiple narratives.

Did you know that owing to an old custom among the Dhangars, Malhar Rao Holkar reserved a certain portion of his wealth as a private asset for the women of his house?

A film based on one of the bloodiest parts of our history is 'too Indian' and 'hateful towards British' to be part of Oscars, as per jury member Indraadip Dasgupta

In a bid to whitewash the communal angle in the infamous Moplah massacre of 1921, Shashi Tharoor sought to target the ICHR.