Did You Know by Amish

Every morning, millions of Indians begin their day with chai. We call it a habit, a comfort, a culture, almost a tradition. But the story of tea in India is much darker than most of us realise. This video explores the hidden history of chai, the British Empire, the East India Company, Indian opium, China’s Opium Wars, and how a colonial product slowly became India’s favourite drink. For centuries,...

Kya aap jante hain ki 2,000 saal pehle, Central Asia (aaj ke Afghanistan) ke ek gold coin par Bhagwan Shiva ki figure mili thi? Ek aisi language aur script mein, jo Bharat ki nahi thi. History ke is forgotten chapter ko hum kya naam dein? Is episode mein, Amish Tripathi uncover karte hain ek mind-blowing historical evidence—The Kushan "Oesho" Coin. Jis Mahadev ko hum ancient Indian templ...

Did you know that India fought the longest resistance movement in human history? For over 1,300 years, our textbooks told us one story of endless defeats, helpless ancestors, and a civilisation that simply couldn't hold its own. But here's the question nobody ever asked: If we kept losing for thirteen centuries... why are we still here? Every civilisation that faced the same invaders is go...

Did you know India was once home to dinosaurs found nowhere else on Earth? When India was still a wandering island, it gave birth to unique prehistoric giants that no other part of the world had ever seen. From the dusty plains of Jabalpur to the fields of Gujarat - India's soil holds secrets that go back millions of years. Secrets that were buried, forgotten and only recently rediscovered. In...

Is AI a threat to creativity, or a tool for human evolution? In this episode of “Did You Know,” Amish Tripathi explores the big question: Will Artificial Intelligence replace artists, writers, filmmakers, and musicians—or empower them to create faster, deeper, and at a whole new level.​Journey through the history of creative technology, from the Kindle revolution to CGI and digital tools, and see...

Welcome to another episode of the Did You Know series with Amish Tripathi! Discover the UNTOLD STORY of Pindiki Bahubalendra - the fearless Paika warrior commander from Odisha who led one of India's earliest revolts against British colonial rule, decades before the famous 1857 Indian Rebellion! Journey back to 18th-century British Colonial India when the East India Company was tightening its g...

अधर्म पर धर्म की जीत का पर्व, विजयादशमी की अनंत शुभकामनाएँ! Namaste! Welcome to Did you know? Series with Amish Tripathi. Today on this Dussehra, let’s learn a little more about Raavan and not only see him as the demon king, but as a complex figure that he was—respected in some temples for his knowledge, music, and devotion to Lord Shiva. Travel across India, from Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu, and find...

Welcome to another episode of the Did You Know series with Amish Tripathi! Join Amish as he shares a journey that stretches from the sun-drenched plains of Gujarat to the lush green pastures of Brazil. This is a story of  Krishna, a legendary Gir bull from Gujarat, whose destiny was to lift Brazil’s ailing dairy industry out of crisis.  In this episode, witness how a single Gir bull named Krishna...

Welcome to another episode of the Did You Know series with Amish Tripathi! In this thought-provoking episode, Amish unpacks the legendary Universe 25 experiment —an unsettling story where a mouse paradise turned into a cautionary tale for us all. Episode highlights: Discover the story of John B. Calhoun, the pioneering ethologist behind the Universe 25 experiment. Explore the “four phases” of the...

Welcome to another episode of the Did You Know series with Amish Tripathi! Join Amish as he shares the inspiring journey of Samuel Evans Stokes — an American who fought for India's freedom. Discover how Stokes arrived in India as a missionary, questioned the values of his own community, embraced Indian culture, introduced the Red Delicious apple to Himachal Pradesh, and ultimately became Satyanand...

Namaste, friends! Welcome to another episode of the ‘Did You Know’ podcast with Amish Tripathi. In this episode, we dive into the ancient secrets hidden in the palm of your hand. Your fingers are more than just tools—they carry centuries of wisdom, symbols of philosophy, and spiritual teachings from our ancestors. Join Amish as he unravels the meaning behind each finger: Thumb (Angushtha): The com...

In this video, we uncover the forgotten greatness of the Chola Empire, a dynasty that once dominated much of South and Southeast Asia. From military might to cultural brilliance, the Cholas have been tragically overlooked in mainstream history books. Yet, their achievements are nothing short of extraordinary. Discover how the Cholas, under the leadership of Rajaraj Chola and Rajendra Chola, not on...

Welcome to another episode of the Did You Know series with Amish Tripathi!   In this episode we travel back to 1398—Uttar Pradesh, to a city that thrived with vibrant life, ancient temples, and rich traditions. When this peace was destroyed by ruthless invaders brave Indian warriors—men and women—rose , united to defend their homeland.   One such brave Indian was Rampyari Gurjar, an unsung woman w...

Journey with Amish Tripathi into the heart of Rajasthan’s Aravalli hills, where lies a haunting yet beautiful ruin—the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple Complex, once the vibrant temple town of Rajyapura. In this episode of Did You Know? , discover a saga of grandeur, devastation, resilience, and hope that echoes through ancient stones. Historical Brilliance (6th–10th centuries CE): Get to know of a thrivi...

We’ve all heard tales of brave kings… But what about a queen who wielded a sword, mastered politics, and shattered the limits society placed on her? Welcome to a brand new episode of Did You Know? , hosted by Amish Tripathi , where we uncover the untold stories of India's glorious past. This time, we travel back to 13th-century South India to rediscover Rani Rudrama Devi — a fearless warrior, a vi...

Have you ever wondered how much of India’s legal system still carries the imprint of the British Raj? In this eye-opening episode of Did You Know?, Amish Tripathi explores the surprising legacy of colonial laws that continue to shape our daily lives—even 75+ years after Independence. What’s Inside This Episode? The Police Act of 1861: Discover how a law designed to control a colonized population s...

Discover the hidden stories of India’s ancient past with Amish Tripathi in this episode of “Did You Know?”—where we explore the Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, a site older than the pyramids, Harappa, and even the invention of writing! Journey with us to the heart of Madhya Pradesh, where over 100,000 years of history come alive on stone walls. Bhimbetka isn’t just a collection of rocks—it’s a living mus...

In this episode of Amish Tripathi’s Did You Know? series, unlock the cosmic secrets of ancient Indian temples. Did you know that many Indian temples were designed not just as places of worship, but as intricate monumental instruments? Journey with us as we uncover how temple architects aligned majestic structures with the movements of the sun, stars, and even sacred hills—revealing a profound conn...

Welcome to a new episode of Did You Know? with your host, Amish Tripathi . Today, we dive deep into the mystery and meaning behind one of the most sacred numbers in Indian culture — 108 . From chanting mantras 108 times, to mala beads , Upanishads , and even Sun Salutations in Yoga , the number 108 keeps showing up. But why? Is it just tradition, or is there a deeper cosmic and spiritual logic beh...

Life on Earth isn't just about animals, plants, and insects. There's an entire microscopic world of bacteria and viruses all around us—and inside us too!  In this seventeenth episode of the Did You Know series, Amish Tripathi takes you on a fascinating journey into the unseen universe of bacteria and viruses. From their ancient origins to their role in shaping life on Earth, this episode r...

In this episode of the Did You Know series with Amish Tripathi, we explore one of the most astonishing truths of our planet—that the very continents we live on are constantly moving. Did you know that the east coast of South America fits perfectly with the west coast of Africa—almost like a jigsaw puzzle? Or that India was once a part of Africa and drifted thousands of kilometres to crash into Asi...

In this episode of the Did You Know series with Amish Tripathi, we take you on a thrilling journey across India—tracing real-world locations mentioned in the Mahabharata , one of the greatest epics of all time. Did you know that Hastinapur , the capital of the Kuru dynasty, still exists near modern-day Meerut? Or that Indraprastha , the Pandavas' grand palace city, is believed to be where Delh...

In this episode of the Did You Know series with Amish Tripathi, we bring you the inspiring story of Chand Bibi of Ahmednagar — a warrior queen who stood tall against the might of the Timurid-Mughals. Born around 1550 into royal lineage, Chand Bibi defied the traditional expectations of princesses. Skilled in swordsmanship, horse riding, diplomacy, and fluent in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish, she wa...

In this fascinating episode of Did You Know? from the Immortal India Podcast , Amish Tripathi unravels the mystery of the lost Saraswati River —a river celebrated in the Vedas yet missing from modern maps. The Rigveda mentions Saraswati ji nearly 50 times , far more than the Ganga ji. Described as the Naditama (greatest of rivers), it was said to flow from the Himalayas to the Sea . But if it was...

In this captivating episode of Did You Know? from the Immortal India series, Amish Tripathi unravels the mysteries of Hampi's ancient rock formations. These 3-billion-year-old Closepet Granites , older than the Himalayas and dinosaurs, are more than just geological wonders—they are shrouded in myths, magnetic anomalies, and tales of divine battles. Amish explores stories from the Ramayana , wh...