Cornwallis
Murshid Quli Khan’s Ijtara System and Bengali Cinema
As the Subahdaar of Bengali, Murshid Quli Khan introduces the Ijtara system of revenue collection which has far-reaching consequences lasting up to the early 20th century
Decay of Mughal Empire
The Pathetic Breakdown of the Mughal Dynasty and the Resurgence of Murshid Quli Khan
Aurangzeb's grandson Azim-us-Shan dies in a botched up war for succession, which is followed by another series of such wars. In the end, Murshid Quli Khan is elevated as the Subahdaar of Bengal, which begins a new chapter in his career.
Aurangzeb
Aurangzeb’s Death and Murshid Quli Khan’s Exile to the Dakkhan
Aurangzeb’s death changes Murshid Quli Khan's fortunes for the worse. His enemy Azim-ud-din now takes revenge by banishing Quli to the Dakhhan
Aurangzeb
Murshidabad: The City Founded by a Shia Bigot
Muhammad Hadi successfully destroys his assassination plot hatched by Aurangzeb's grandson. He gets the title Murshid Quli Khan and renames the city of Makhsudabad as Murshidabad.
Aurangzeb
Muhammad Azim-ud-din: Aurangzeb’s Grandson and the Extortionist of Bengal
Aurangzeb’s grandson, Muhammad Azim-ud-din was appointed as the Subahdaar of Bengal in 1697. He ruled the province with shocking oppression and extortion and clashed with Muhammad Hadi or Murshid Quli Khan
Aurangzeb
Murshid Quli Khan: The Brahmana who Founded Murshidabad
The first episode of a comprehensive history of Murshid Quli Khan, Aurangzeb's confidant and the first Nawab of Bengal
Maratha History
Here are Some Sanskrit Primary Sources of Maratha History
Presenting a list of some important Sanskrit primary sources narrating the history of the Maratha Empire
Saartha
The World of Saarthas: Concluding Notes
A deep and sustained study of the Saartha system is one of the definitive guides to learn the real history of Bharatavarsha
Saartha
The Saartha as a Reflection of the Harmonious Sanatana Social Order
A truthful study of the system of Saartha unambiguously shows an ennobling picture of the harmonious Sanatana social order of that era
Saartha
Maritime Saarthas: An Invitation to an Active Life of Adventure, Health and Karma Yoga
This episode explores the world of Maritime Saarthas or seaborne caravans in ancient India, which reached the pinnacle of prosperity in the Gupta reign.
Ancient India
Exploring the Mindboggling Universe of a Saartha
This episode narrates the detailed composition of a Saartha or a merchant caravan and explores the role and prowess of the Saarthavaha, the leader of the caravan.
Saartha
Saartha: Ancient India's Travelling Multinational Corporations
It can be said that the Saartha was the first system of mobile MNCs to originate from Bharatavarsha