Enroute Indian History Podcast

Tucked away on the banks of the Brahmaputra River lies a village shrouded in mystery and folklore — Mayong, often called the "Land of Black Magic" in India. For centuries, tales of sorcery, shape-shifting, disappearing acts, and ancient tantric rituals have echoed through this sleepy Assamese village. From healing with mantras to controlling wild beasts through whispers, Mayong's legends blur the...

Towering above the clouds and carved into the rugged landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, the Chenab Bridge is more than just an engineering marvel—it's a symbol of India's ambition and resilience. In this episode, we journey into the heart of the Himalayas to uncover the story behind the world’s highest railway bridge. From the challenges faced by engineers and workers to the cultural and strategic sign...

Have you ever visited the temple of rats? Hidden in Rajasthan the Karni Mata Mandir is know to have thousands of rats that eat prasad and are considered divine. Devotees throng the temple and consider sighting a white rat as auspicious! So why do devotees pray to Karni Mata and why are there so many rats?

A vilage in Maharashtra has no doors. The villagers believe Lord shani, the god of Saturn protects them. The bank which opened in 2015 has no locks either. But is it all true? Does the deity really protect them and are there no crimes? Or they are just not reported? Listen to this episode to know more!

Alamzeb the innocent daughter of a tawaif. She wants to be a poetess and falls madly in love with a nobleman named Tajdar. Life snatches her innocence and trust on people when the twist of fate makes her become one thing she never wanted : a tawaif.

Fareedan is a modern tawaif who socialises with the British and welcomes change, such as getting herself clicked with a camera. She is a worthy opponent and is never broken or shattered when defeated, but knows how to handle situations gracefully. This episode takes a deep dive into Fareedan’s character and why women even when they are against each other never cross an invisible line.

Malikajaan is the huzoor, the absolute matriarch of the kotha. She is dominating and fierce and knows how to use people as pawns. The entire ecosystem of Heeramandi is around her and is connected to her. The episode explores what it takes to be a matriarch and a chairman in a kotha and why she needed to rule with an iron fist.

Lajjo is one of the most heartbreaking characters of the Netflix show Heeramandi. The character arc of Lajjo is beautifully played by Richa Chadha as she essays the role of a courtesan madly in love with her patron who does not love her back. Hear as we talk about what and why Lajjo is so much hopeful in love!

Heeramandi has become one of the most watched Indian TV series on Netflix. The show depicts the courtesan tawaif culture in Lahore in undivided India. Listen to the exclusive podcast in association with Netflix and Podone. The episode talks about Bibbojaan and the character arc of the tawaif. The episode includes exclusive interview with Aditi Rao Hydari and her insights into the character.

Bhopal was ruled by Begums, female rulers, for more than 200 years. It was a direct lineage from mother to daughters. It became one of the few states that flourished under British Raj. The begums promoted education of women, healthcare and kept an impressive army. Hear this episode to know about begums who ruled as a sultan.

Maharani Gayatri Devi the modern Princess of Jaipur became the first woman to not observe purdah or the veil. She also holds the Guinness book of world records for having the highest number of votes in Lok Sabha elections. Then why did she get all the fame and left the limelight. Listen to this podcast to know more.

Queen Didda was the Maharani of Kashmir who ruled for 55 years. She allegedly killed her sons and grandsons to stay in power. There is a reason why she is compared with Catherine of Russia.

Maharani Jind Kaur was known as ‘Messalina of India’. She defended the throne after the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. She was put in captivity from where she escaped. British knew as long as she had control over Punjab the Sikh Empire and the Koh-i-noor diamond were both out of their reach. Listen to the amazing story of one of the strongest women in history.

Begum Wilayat Ali was the alleged queen of Awadh who miraculously appeared at Delhi train station in 1970s. After much protest, she was assigned the 14th century dark hunting lodge Malcha Mahal in Delhi. Suspiciously, each of the family members kept dying. Nobody had seen or talked to them until 2018. One American journalist uncovered the whole truth behind the family's history in 2018. Listen to...

Princess Jahanara designed Chandni Chowk which looked like Venice in the 17th century. She added several structures in Delhi and was one of the richest women in the history of mankind.

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The Queen, played a significant role in the cultural and social life of Kapurthala, actively participating in various philanthropic and charitable activities. Maharani Indira Devi was also a trendsetter in the world of fashion, and her sense of style was often admired.