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History: Telugu Cholas

August 20, 2025UncategorizedElite, High Culture, History, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

After an extensive and unintended hiatus from historical dynasties, we return to the topic. Perhaps one of the most influential yet under-rated Royal Houses in Aandhra’s history is one that is better known as feudatory than as sovereignty or suzerainty.…

Andhra Maritime Heritage

June 25, 2025UncategorizedAndhra, History, Sci/Tech, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

Our readers over at Indic Civilizational Portal would be familiar with our recent article on Naava Sastra, and Bhaaratiya Sea-faring history. Picking up from our recent article on India’s first Naval Chief, is today’s Post on Andhra Maritime Heritage…

Personalities: R.D.Katari

May 19, 2025UncategorizedAndhra, Culture, Elite, IndiaN.R.I.pathi

A pivotal part of State & National Culture is Military Culture. After all, as the platitude goes, Freedom is Not Free. The People who put their lives on the line to serve their country, don’t always have an individual calling. …

History: Battle of Palnadu

March 25, 2025UncategorizedAndhra, Elite, High Culture, HistoryN.R.I.pathi

In the annals of Aandhra history, there are certain episodes that stand out more than others. Put simply, there are some conflicts that come to define a people. The Battle of Palnadu is one such occasion, and it would shape …

History: Eastern Chalukya Dynasty

February 22, 2025UncategorizedAndhra, Elite, High Culture, History, IndiaN.R.I.pathi

Introduction

There has long been some controversy around the existence of Kshathriyas in the South. There is blame on all 3 sides. The british naturally sought to divide and separate North and South as much as possible, and limiting orthodoxy …

Personalities: GMC Balayogi

February 7, 2025UncategorizedAndhra, India, Personalities, PoliticsN.R.I.pathi

Taking a break from Ancient History, ACP moves on to a modern Personality. The History of Modern Aandhra politics is often controversial and acrimonious. Some political figures, however, find a way to rise above the rucus despite their coming from …

History: Vishnukundin Dynasty

December 16, 2024UncategorizedAndhra, History, Society, TelanganaN.R.I.pathi

After a long sabbatical from the Aandhra dynastic record, we return to our favourite topic. Following our preceding article on the Pallava Dynasty, it was only natural that we turn to another Offshoot of the Satavahanas, called the Vishnukundin Dynasty…