Queen Meenakshi and Chanda Sahib: The Betrayal That Ended the Madurai Nayak Dynasty
The year is 1736. Queen Meenakshi, the last ruler of the Madurai Nayaks, makes a…
Colonial Tamil Nadu
Nayaks, Marathas & Nawabs
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Sangam & Early Tamilakam
Trade, Economy & Maritime
Untold Story of Trade Between the Tamil Country and the Roman Empire
Discover the incredible story of the ancient trade between the Tamil country and the Roman…
Battles & Military History
Nayaks, Marathas & Nawabs
Battle of Desur : How Santaji Ghorpade Broke the Mughal Back in 1693
The Mughal Empire was at its zenith. Emperor Aurangzeb had thrown his finest generals into…
Battles & Military History
Medieval Kingdoms
The Battle of Thellar 834 CE: The Decisive Victory That Earned Nandhivarman III His Crown
Fought in 834 CE, the Battle of Thellar was a turning point that saw Pallava…
Forts, Temples & Architecture
Beyond the Walls: 10 Unknown Facts of Gingee Fort
Gingee Fort holds secrets beyond its granite walls. From an unnamed queen who leapt from…
Battles & Military History
Colonial Tamil Nadu
The Fall of Yusuf Khan: Treachery, Empire, and a Hanging at Madurai
The tragic story of Yusuf Khan, who rose from peasant to governor under the English…