Episodes

  • Bonus Content - Judicial & Local Administration In Vijayanagara
    Mar 27 2025

    In this bonus episode, the aspect of judicial and local administration in medieval Vijayanagara Empire , from perspective of civil justice is analyzed.


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    This bonus content has been re-rendered by AI based on our original full episode while retaining the core insights and essence of the original episode.

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    15 mins
  • Bonus Content - Battle of Raichur - Kiss My Foot
    Mar 26 2025

    Excerpts from the original episodes from the mini-series on the Battle of Raichur in 1520 between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Bijapur Sultanate, detailing its historical context, the events of the battle, and its far-reaching consequences.


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    This bonus content has been re-rendered by AI based on our original full episode while retaining the core insights and essence of the original episode.

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    14 mins
  • Bonus Content - Battle of Raichur - Headshot
    Mar 26 2025

    Excerpts from the original episodes from the mini-series on the Battle of Raichur in 1520 between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Bijapur Sultanate, detailing its historical context, the events of the battle, and its far-reaching consequences

    Disclaimer:

    This bonus content has been re-rendered by AI based on our original full episode while retaining the core insights and essence of the original episode.

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    19 mins
  • Bonus Content - Battle of Raichur - Prelude
    Mar 26 2025

    This bonus episode is podcast excerpts from the full length mini-series on the Battle of Raichur in 1520 between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Bijapur Sultanate, detailing its historical context, the events of the battle, and its far-reaching consequences.

    The narration explores the strategic importance of the Raichur Doab, the evolving military technologies of the time including early firearms and cannons, and provides contrasting accounts of the battle from historical sources.

    Furthermore, the episodes analyze the diplomatic fallout following Vijayanagara's victory, including the humiliation of the Bijapur Sultan, and examine how the battle's outcome influenced the future military strategies and eventual fates of both empires, particularly leading up to the Battle of Talikota.

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    This bonus content has been re-rendered by AI based on our original full episode while retaining the core insights and essence of the original episode.

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    14 mins
  • Bonus Content - Foundations - Blood Of The Last Hoyasala
    Mar 26 2025

    This bonus episode analyzes the events leading to the decline of the Hoysala Empire, including internal conflicts and the initial interactions with the Delhi Sultanate. It re-evaluates traditional narratives of Bhallala's submission to the Khiljis using inscriptional evidence. Furthermore, the episode highlights Bhallala's strategic decisions in the face of Islamic incursions, such as shifting his capital and fostering alliances.

    Ultimately, it argues that Bhallala's actions laid the groundwork for the subsequent rise of the Vijayanagara Empire under the Sangama brothers.

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    This bonus content has been re-rendered by AI based on our original full episode while keeping the core insights and value intact.


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    18 mins
  • Bonus Content - Foundations - Ashes Of Kampili
    Mar 26 2025

    This bonus episode recounts the political landscape of South India in the 14th century, detailing the Delhi Sultanate's expansion and the resistance from southern kingdoms like the Pandyas, Kakatiyas, and Yadavas.

    It then concentrates on the smaller kingdom of Kampili and its valiant but ultimately unsuccessful conflict with the Tughlaqs.

    The narrative highlights the heroism of Kampiladeva and the complex choices of the Hoyasala ruler, setting the stage for the emergence of Vijayanagara and the Bahamani Sultanate in the power vacuum created by these conflicts.

    Disclaimer: This bonus content has been re-rendered based on our original full episode. While the core insights and value remain intact, the delivery has been optimized through AI.

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    15 mins
  • Bonus Content - Foundations - Turmoil In 13th Century South India
    Mar 26 2025

    This bonus episode explores the history leading up to the Vijayanagara Empire.

    Examines the political landscape of South India before its rise, focusing on the Kakatiya kingdom and the power dynamics among the Hoysalas, Kakatiyas, Chalukya-Cholas, and Yadavas, highlighting the internal weaknesses that made them vulnerable.

    The expansion of the Delhi Sultanate under the Khiljis and Tughlaqs into the Deccan and South India, narrating the subjugation of the Yadava, Kakatiya, and Pandya kingdoms due to both internal strife and external invasions


    Disclaimer: This bonus content has been re-rendered by AI based on our original full episode


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    26 mins
  • Bonus Content - Tirupati & Tirumala Connection
    Mar 25 2025

    This bonus podcast episode from "Ithihasa, a Indic History Podcast" explores the significance of the Tirumala Tirupati Temple within the Vijayanagara Empire.

    It examines the temple's historical roots, dating back to around 300 AD, and its increasing importance under successive dynasties, particularly the Vijayanagara rulers who heavily endowed it with wealth and land.


    Disclaimer: AI generated re-rendered short form clip of the original episode in an interesting format.

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    20 mins