211 - Bharat's Unsung Heroes | Vikram Sampath | Sharan Setty | Culture

Vikram Sampath is a popular Indian historian, noted for authoring seven acclaimed books. Notably the biographies of Gauhar Jaan and V. D. Savarkar. His two-volume biography of Savarkar: Echoes from a Forgotten Past and Savarkar: A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966 Both have gone on to become national best sellers.In this episode we discuss his latest book "Bravehearts of Bharat: Vignettes from Indian History" narrates the tales of valour and success that India, as a nation and civilization, bore witness to in its long and tumultuous past, the book opens a window to the stories of select men and women who valiantly fought against invaders for their rights, faith and freedom. Topics:00:00 Sneak peak00:49 Introduction01:21 The pursuit of Unsung heroes 05:47 Difference between Queens & Kings In Indian history08:29 Representation of Matrilineal Societies12:20 Transcribing traditional oral history to books15:10 Kashmir at the Crossroads of History17:50 Why the Mughals Invaded India21:40 South Indian history25:06 India's history in foreign policy28:58 Culture of Northeast India31:42 What's next for Vikram Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join