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Rediscover the living history of one of the oldest civilizations in the world, that is India. Live History India brings to you fascinating stories from India's past that define it today.
Live History India
2y ago
A beautiful but neglected temple complex in Himachal Pradesh finds saviours in the local community that has rallied to conserve it. This is a story of hope and optimism, and the power of persistence when the official custodians of our heritage have paid little heed ..read more
Live History India
2y ago
We have all grown up with tales of Akbar’s nine wise men but what is surprising is that there are no contemporary account of his time mentions such group. So where did these stories come from ..read more
Live History India
2y ago
Catch the story of the Sadh Belo, one of the most important Hindu religious complexes in Pakistan and the sect of the Udasis. ..read more
Live History India
2y ago
Pataliputra was one of the grandest and most powerful cities in ancient India, drawing invaders, travellers and ambassadors from far and wide. Its downfall may have been foretold but it wasn’t really the end. Catch the story of this ancient capital that rose like a phoenix from the ashes ..read more
Live History India
2y ago
India’s links with Singapore go back many centuries, and their shared history is littered with intriguing clues and tales. A global financial centre today, did you know that Singapore’s founding myth is connected with that of a king from Kalinga ..read more
Live History India
2y ago
It was love at first sight for this Odia royal, who was tragically forbidden from marrying the lady he loved. So how does a story like this have a happy ending? Here’s a true-life potboiler about the philosopher-king of Mayurbhanj ..read more
Live History India
2y ago
As a plan to redesign the heart of Lutyens’ Delhi causes ripples in the capital, we tell you the story of the people who actually built New Delhi – the Indian civil contractors & workers who never got their due. ..read more
Live History India
2y ago
Catch the fascinating story of Silappadikaram and the Manimeghalai, the two of Tamil literature’s most enduring classics, that retain their allure even today ..read more
Live History India
3y ago
A quiet lake, south of Udaipur was once a hectic base for seaplanes making the long journey from London to Sydney. Here is why ..read more
Live History India
3y ago
Amid the rush of medieval travellers who made a beeline for India was a Russian merchant and adventurer whose journal is a valuable resource even today. Afanasy Nikitin’s time here was so fascinating that it even inspired a Hindi movie ..read more