Power, Temples & Truth: The Real Story of Indian Empires – Anirudh Kanisetti | Ep 279 | The Mohua Show
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About This Podcast
In this powerful episode of The Mohua Show podcast, host Mohua Chinappa speaks with historian Anirudh Kanisetti to challenge everything you thought you knew about Indian history. From the Cholas to temple economies, from myths of golden ages to the politics of power—this is one of the best podcasts in India for anyone curious about the truth behind our past.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why history is more political than we think
The real story behind empires like the Cholas
How temples functioned as centers of power and economy
Why the idea of a “golden age” is misleading
The erasure of women from historical narratives
How films and media distort our understanding of history
What this episode is really about:
This Indian storytelling episode goes beyond pride and nostalgia to uncover how power, religion, and identity have shaped India across centuries—and why understanding history critically is essential today. A must-listen from one of the top podcasts channel in India for those interested in leadership, society, and cultural narratives.
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