Vijayanagara Economic History

Continuing our Series on Vijayanagara, is a topic that is oft-discussed, but rarely analysed. Dedicated readers would recall our article on Andhra Economic History, with a fair share of simulacra online attempting the same for their own regions. … Read the rest

Personalities: Kuntaka

After an extended break, we return to the topic of Literature. Kavya Sastra, sometimes seen as synonymous with Alankara Sastra, is at the core of communication of our culture and heritage. Indeed, one of the areas long neglected … Read the rest

This post offers a description of Ganita terms, giving their English approximation or near-equivalent … Read the rest

After a Quarter-long hiatus from the topic, we return to Rajadharma. However, while the previous article centered around the spirit of republicanism (small ‘r’), this one will focus on the actual structures of republican governance, indeed, Government Typology itself.… Read the rest

It is not possible to properly do justice to the memory and legacy of Emperor Vikramaditya without recounting what is possibly his most famous, and most indirect, literary contribution. Known to most as Singhasan Battisi or 32 Tales of Vikramaditya’s … Read the rest