The Historylogy Podcast

The Theft of India documents the intense rivalry for spoils that played out between the British, the French, the Dutch, the Portuguese and the impact this had on Indians. It details the political intrigue, the agreements and the betrayals, the oppression, swindling and greed of these foreign powers as they each tried to strengthen their grip on this vast and ‘exotic’ land. Order links of the book...

Deeply researched and compellingly narrated, The House of Jaipur is a gripping saga studded with unforgettable characters, their charmed lives often crossed by misfortune and tragedy. Order links of the book ' The House of Jaipur ' below: Amazon India: Paperback Hardcover Kindle Amazon USA: Paperback Hardcover Kindle Please feel free to our social media ID's for latest updates. Links below: https:...

For many Goans, St. Francis Xavier is Goencho Saib —the Protector of Goa. But Gautam Khattar's rhetoric was based on a specific reading of history—one that claims the missionary's methods were anything but saintly. To understand the roots of this anger, we have to go back to 1542. We have to look at the words of the Jesuits themselves. Specifically, the book The Life and Letters of St. Francis Xav...

Exploding the myth of a benign French presence on the subcontinent, Robert Ivermee's extensive research reveals how France's Indian empire relied on war-making, conquest, opportunistic alliances, regime change and slavery to pursue its ambitions. From great power rivalry to informal empire and entrenched inequalities, Glorious Failure tackles topics that remain vital and urgent in today's world. O...

The Man Who Divided India: An Insight into Jinnah's Leadership and Its Aftermath written by Rafiq Zakaria first published in 2001 (with later editions including updates, such as a chapter on Musharraf's leadership) is a compelling, often provocative examination of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s role in the partition of the Indian subcontinent. Order links of the book ' The Man Who Divided India ' below: Am...

The Death and Afterlife of Mahatma Gandhi written by Makarand R. Paranjape is an explosive and original analysis of the assassination of the 'Father of the Nation'. Who is responsible for the Mahatma's death? Just one determined zealot, the larger ideology that supported him, the Congress-led government that failed to protect him or a vast majority of Indians and their descendants who considered G...

In The Templars and the Assassins: The Militia of Heaven , occult scholar and secret society member James Wasserman provides compelling evidence that the interaction of the Knights Templar and the Assassins in the Holy Land transformed the Templars from the Pope's private army into a true occult society, from which they would sow the seeds of the Renaissance and the Western Mystery Tradition. Orde...

The book ' Military History of India ' covers the history of the military in the Indian subcontinent before the precolonial era. The text introduces the geographical aspects in setting up the militaristic approaches for campaigns in various battles and conquest of territories. Order links of the book ' Military History of India ' below: Amazon India: Hardcover Paperback Kindle Amazon USA: Hardcove...

What were the most influential, ground-breaking, and heart-pounding history books of the past year? In this special episode of The Historylogy Podcast , host Shinil Subramanian Payamal counts down the definitive Top 20 International Non-Fiction History Books of 2025. From the shifting sands of Ancient Egypt to the survival stories of WWII and the evolution of modern democracy, we explore the title...

I have searched the interwebs to find the most eagerly awaited International non-fiction history book titles. From books by Robert Ivermee to Jared Diamond to Matt Kaplan to Antony Beevor and others, these books cover a wide variety of topics. From French ambitions in India to serial killers to lost Spanish Empire treasures to lost cities, there is something for everyone looking to enhance their h...

In this episode, we dive deep into the archives and upcoming catalogs to bring you the definitive list of Indian history and non-fiction books set to hit the shelves in 2026. From sweeping biographies of forgotten queens to deep dives into the symbols of our Republic, we explore the stories that will shape the national conversation this year. Whether you’re a UPSC aspirant, a casual history buff,...

The deep faith of Mughal kings in astrology has been hidden in plain sight, ignored by those who failed to understand its relevance. The evidence lies in original sources: commissioned biographies like Humayunnama and Akbarnama , autobiographies such as Baburnama and Tuzuk-i-Jahangir , records of imperial correspondence and court documents. After Me, Chaos: Astrology in the Mughal Empire written b...

Breathing new life and a fresh perspective into the history of the Mughal Empire, Jagjeet Lally’s Badshah, Bandar, Bazaar takes us on a fabulous journey from the empire’s rich and fertile countryside, to the hustle and bustle of its great cities and ports; and from religious debates in Delhi’s fairgrounds and public squares and legal battles over property in Surat, to princely wars of succession a...

Drawing upon the letters, memoirs and journals of traders, travellers, bureaucrats, officials, officers and the occasional bishop, Doolally Sahib and the Black Zamindar is a chronicle of racial relations between Indians and their last foreign invaders, sometimes infuriating but always compelling. Order links of the book ' Doolally Sahib and the Black Zamindar ' below: Amazon India: Paperback Hardc...

Gautam Hazarika’s The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II , enriched by personal accounts and the hard truth, is a testament to loyalty, resilience and the indomitable human spirit. Order links of the book ' The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II ' below: Amazon India: Hardcover Kindle Amazon USA: Hardcover Kindle Please feel free to our social media ID's for latest updates. Links b...

Combining meticulous research with compelling storytelling, After the Prophet written by Lesley Hazleton , explores the volatile intersection of religion and politics, psychology and culture, and history and current events. It is an indispensable guide to the depth and power of the Shia–Sunni split. Order links of the book ' After The Prophet: The Epic Story Of The Shia-Sunni Split In Islam ' belo...

' Hitler: The Proclaimed Messiah of the Palestinian Cause ', in this exposé, Aabhas Maldahiyar uncovers a trove of explosive material, including declassified documents from German, American, and British archives, revealing the Nazi–Islamist alliance that history tried to erase. From the Grand Mufti urging Hitler to export the Holocaust to the Middle East, to the Muslim Brotherhood treating Mein Ka...

Meticulously researched and eloquently written, Being Hindu, Being Indian offers the first comprehensive examination of Lajpat Rai’s nationalist thought. By revealing the complexities of Rai’s thinking, it provokes us to think more deeply about broader questions relevant to present-day politics: Are all expressions of ‘Hindu nationalism’ the same as Hindutva? What are the similarities and differen...

We know little about Anubaisaheb Ghorpade, Ichalkaranji’s courageous regent and protector in the 18th Century. This book will reveal to you her life and contributions against the backdrop of the Maratha Empire, telling you the intriguing tale of this unsung, overlooked, yet dynamic heroine. Order links of the book ' The Regent Queen of Ichalkaranji Anubai Saheb Ghorpade ' below: Amazon India: Pape...

Eminent Distorians: Twists and Truths in Bharat’s History challenges this historiography, presenting Bharat’s story from its own perspective. It debunks the Aryan invasion theory, calling Vedic and Harappan civilizations two sides of the same coin. It reevaluates Ashoka’s legacy and the Nehruvian obsession with his ‘greatness’. It reinterprets Bharat’s ‘golden era’ during the Gupta period and shed...

One ancient language transformed our world. This is its story. At the end of the last ice age, a language was born between Europe and Asia. This tongue, which we call Proto-Indo-European, exploded outwards until its offspring were spoken from Scotland to China. Today Indo-European languages are spoken by nearly half of humanity. How did this happen? Laura Spinney set out to answer that question, r...

From International New York Times columnist Julia Baird comes a magnificent biography of Queen Victoria . Drawing on previously unpublished papers, Victoria: The Queen is a stunning new portrait of the real woman behind the myth a story of love and heartbreak, of devotion and grief, of strength and resilience. Order links of the book ' Victoria: The Queen: An Intimate Biography of the Woman Who Ru...

Genghis Khan is one of history’s immortals: a leader of genius and the founder of the world’s greatest land empire ─ twice the size of Rome’s. His mysterious death in 1227 placed all at risk, so it was kept a secret until his heirs had secured his conquests. Secrecy has surrounded him ever since. His undiscovered grave, with its imagined treasures, remains the subject of intrigue and speculation....

The most recognized dog in Indian myth is the dog in the Mahabharata that accompanied the Pandavas—not actually a dog but Dharma in disguise. There are, however, several more references to dogs in the classical texts. Mentioned for the first time in the Rg Veda , the eponymous Sarama is the dog of the gods and the ancestor of all dogs. In Sarama and Her Children , the evolution of the Indian attit...

Did Rajaraja Chola, who built the world-renowned Brihadisvara temple in Tanjore, and Suryavarman II of Kambuja Desa (Cambodia), who built the world’s largest temple complex, Angkor Wat, erect these enduring marvels with a magic wand? Surely not. How did they nurture prosperity? What were the economic models that enabled them to leave the world awestruck? Sriram Balasubramanian’s sequel to the path...