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Veiled Valor – Episode 1: The First SparkVizag’s Forgotten Sepoy Mutiny of 1780 Before 1857, before Meerut, before the word “sepoy mutiny” entered India’s national memory, a forgotten rebellion unfolded on the coast of Vizagapatam. In this opening episode of Veiled Valor , I trace the astonishing story of the 1780 Vizagapatam Sepoy Mutiny —an early military uprising against the East India Company...

The sources provide an extensive historical and geographical overview of the Indian city of Vizag, also known by its colonial name Vizagapatnam and former name Vaijag, highlighting its transformation from a small fishing village into a major port city. The first two sources offer a chronological history of  Vizag's major events , listing rulers from the Mauryan Empire to the establishment of m...

Recollections of an Indian Official 1928-1949 - Life in Koraput Welcome to the podcast. Today, we delve into the experiences of a British official in India between 1928 and 1949, as recollected by Roger Bell. We'll explore his postings in various districts, including Koraput, Madras, and Sambalpur, offering a glimpse into the life and challenges faced by officials during this period. In this e...

Recollections of an Indian Official 1928-1949 - Roger Bell From 1928 to 1949, Roger Bell served in the Indian Civil Service (ICS) under the Government of Madras, offering a glimpse into the world of British colonial administration1. His story reveals the inner workings of the ICS 1, the social lives of British officials in India2, and the political changes that shaped the subcontinent3. From his r...

The TU 142 Naval Aircraft Museum, also known as the "Pride for the City", is located on the beach road in Vizag. The museum was formed in 2017 after the TU 142 Naval Aircraft was decommissioned at the Vizag each, having served the Indian Navy for 29 years. The foundation of the museum was laid by Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh State, and it was i...

Hawa Mahal, a palace in Visakhapatnam, India. Built between 1917 and 1923 by Maharaja Ramchandra Dev IV of Jeypore, it served as a summer residence and transit point. The palace's Indo-Gothic architecture is highlighted, featuring unique design elements intended to maximize cooling sea breezes. The Hawa Mahal has hosted numerous dignitaries and continues to be a significant landmark and popular ve...

Juggarow was one of the early pioneers of observational astron-omy in India who built his own observatory in 1840 at Vizag (Visakhapatnam). His legacy was continued by his son-in-law A.V.Nursing Rowtill 1892, his daughter till 1894, Madras Government till 1898, and his grandson till it became inactive in early 1900s. Observations of comets,planetary transits, stellar occultationsetc have been cont...

When people picture Vizag, they often imagine serene beaches, the majestic Dolphin’s Nose, and a bustling port alive with modern industry. What rarely comes to mind is the scene of warplanes roaring overhead, bombs whistling downward, and local residents huddling in trenches, clinging to the hope of survival. Yet for a brief, intense period in 1942, the very “City of Destiny” was on the front line...

The Battle of Bobbili in 1757, a pivotal event in Indian history. A conflict between the Bobbili and Vizianagaram families escalated, involving the French East India Company and resulting in the near-total destruction of Bobbili fort and its inhabitants. The battle highlights the clash between local Indian powers and European colonial ambitions in the weakening Mughal empire. Subsequent revenge by...

The War of Padmanabham was fought on July 10, 1794 between British Colonel Pendergast sent by the Governor of Madras, John Andrews and The Rajah of Vizianagaram kingdom because 2nd Pusapati Vijayarama Gajapathi Raju or Pusapa􀆟 China Vijayaramaraju refused to Pay tax to Britih & also opposed British Governance on his Kingdom from the Time of his Grandfather. British got their full control over...

Sinking of PNS Ghazi in the waters of Vizag We did fooled fooled Pakistan into sending their sole long-range submarine to stalk the Indian aircra􀅌 carrier INS Vikrant outside Vizag port, while the carrier was safely harbored in the Andamans. PNS Ghazi (SS 479) was a United States-built submarine that was leased by Pakistan in 1963. It operated in the 1965 and 1971 wars between India and Pakistan a...

In the mid-1700s, Vizag was on the cusp of becoming a French colony but a twist of fate changed the course of Vizag’s history. The first major exploratory voyage made by the French to the Bay of Bengal was in 1740, by the sailor Jacques-Nicolas Bellin, who was the French East India Company’s cartographer. Vifipatagam, on the western shore of the Golfe de Bengale, is how the mapmaker wrote the town...

On a sun-drenched morning in 1976, the Indian Navy was conducting a routine aerial survey along the picturesque coastline of Visakhapatnam. As the aircraft glided over the rolling hills kissing the Bay of Bengal, something unusual caught the eye of the crew. Nestled atop a hill were patterns and structures that stood out against the natural landscape—symmetrical shapes and lines that hinted at hum...

Though born in koraput district of odisha, Dhimsa is almost the official dance of Vizag. This tribal dance is performed by the Porja' caste (One Of many tribes of eastern ghats) women praising deity for welfare of the domestic life. Nearly 15-20 women form a chain and dance wearing typical tribal dresses and ornaments. The leading women carry a peacock feather in her hand. It is a must for newly w...

Etikoppaka, a small town in Vizag reminds one of childhood days, of vivid, sparkling wooden toys and colorful objects that were the source of endless joy. This village in Vizag has an age-old tradition of toy making. The toys are usually made of wood. The wood is soft and has a fine grain. Women and children pick it up from nearby hills and leave it to dry in the courtyards. The workplace and tool...

Step into the heart of Araku Valley, where the warm aroma of coffee beans mingles with the gentle hiss of an espresso machine. I find myself at the Araku Valley Coffee Museum, nestled about 130 kilometers from Visakhapatnam. Amid the rich scents of freshly brewed coffee. Explore the fascinating journey of this humble bean to its present prominence. Coffee first arrived in Andhra Pradesh in 1898, b...