K.M. Munshi
In this episode, we learn P.V. Kane's cosmic vision for writing Indian history purely from an Indian perspective. He precisely identifies the fundamental problems and errors in the histories of India written by foreigners who find it impossible to present a correct evaluation of an alien cultural tr
K.M. Munshi
This episode narrates the unending intrigues of the Nizam Mir Osman Ali against merging Hyderabad into the Indian Union and how he gives unlimited power to Kasim Razvi.
K.M. Munshi
Kasim Razvi's speech dated March 31, 1948 in Hyderabad was an open call to the Muslim community to launch a Jihad against the new Union Government of India.
K.M. Munshi
The first episode of a new series analysing the historical importance of the liberation of Hyderabad
K.M. Munshi
In the final episode of this series, we consider K.M. Munshi's eightfold formula for revitalising Sanskrit studies in the early years of Indian independence. The formula largely holds valid even today.
K.M. Munshi
The second part of this series narrates how the Sanatana Community kept Sanskrit alive during oppressive Islamic regimes by maintaining Pathashalas. The era of universities established during British rule gave a huge boost for Sanskrit revival.
K.M. Munshi
A 1951 lecture delivered by K.M. Munshi on the importance and primacy of Sanskrit as our national language and a great vehicle for the cultural rejuvenation of Bharatavarsha.
Marxist Historians
The University Grants Commission, which issued a new draft syllabus of Indian History needs to be congratulated. The time for writing the true history of India was long overdue and this first step is a step in the right direction.
Indian History
The full story of how the eleven volumes of the majestic History and Culture of the Indian People were written. About fifty scholars working over 26 years created this masterpiece of Indian history.
Indian History
K.M. Munshi's brilliant exposition of the gap and the contrast that exists between the philosophical and the political history of India. Unless this gap is resolved, the highly charged battles of Indian history writing will continue.
Indian History
Kulapati K.M. Munshi delineates his approach to the study of Indian History as a flowing stream through time instead of using dynasties and isolated periods.
Marxist Historians
The first part of a series exploring Kulapati K.M. Munshi's vision for writing the comprehensive history of India