Tag Archives: Andhra

Literature: Madhura Vijayam

December 20, 2025UncategorizedAndhra, History, Literature, ShaktiN.R.I.pathi

Continuing our theme on Vijayanagara, long-time readers would have seen the work of many a Telugu poet. However, the poetesses of India in general and Aandhra in particular have received less limelight. This article is an attempt at rectifying that.…

Golkonda Fort

November 30, 2025UncategorizedAndhra, History, Hyderabad, TelanganaN.R.I.pathi

Continuing from our Ancient Desa Series over at Indic Civilizational Portal is the natural next step in clearing up the propaganda around Telangana state. The people of Telangana have earned their new state and have their own cultural distinctiveness; however, …

History: Tanjore Nayaks

September 8, 2025UncategorizedAndhra, High Culture, History, IndiaN.R.I.pathi

Picking up from our previous article on the Telugu Cholas, we skip ahead several dynasties to one of the later non-upper caste royals, after a long time. A state obsessed with caste needs to see beyond lineage and understand …

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

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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 …

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