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Dr K M Rao
A step into the World of history, polity, policy and philosophy through the works of Dr K M Rao, a philosopher, sociologist, retired professor and author of several books.
On this episode of the podcast, we bring to you Dr Rao's work on the Second and third battles waged by Alexander in India.
On this episode of the Podcast, we present Dr. K M Rao's work on Alexander's Battles in India. Dr Rao also highlights the chroniclers who wrote about Alexander and their writings
On the First episode of Season 3 of the Know Your Real History Podcast, we bring to you Dr K M Rao's Work on the six factual strains a History enthusiast must keep in mind about Alexander- the Invader and about the myth of alexander.
We are so grateful to you for listening to Season 2 of the Know your Real History podcast. On Season 2, we brought to you Late Professor Dr K M Rao's work on "The European Interlude, Indian Freedom Struggle and Renaissance."
We hope listening to this season was a great learning experience for you. We thank you so much for the support you've given us throughout this season.
This Podcast was a passion project for our Grandfather, Late Professor Dr K M Rao. Through this podcast he wished to bring the REAL history to the people. As his grandchildren, we are extremely happy to Announce Season 3 of the Know Your Real History Podcast. On this season of the Podcast, we bring to you Dr K M Rao's work titled "Alexander The Invader- Defeated, Mortally wounded and Dead in Bharat".
We hope you continue to support us, his grandchildren, in sharing our Grandfather's work with you.
Stay tuned for Season 3! Until then, Jai Hind!
Background Music credits: Ishan Rising, Kai Po Che
On this episode, we bring to you Dr K M Rao's work on the beginning of a new political era with the establishment of Bharatiya Jan Sangh!
Eventhough there may have been differences of opinion with Savarkar and other leaders, his patriotism and nationalist feeling cannot be overlooked, said Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The contribution of the brothers to the nation is inspiring!
Many leaders advised the victims to stay put where they were with a firm trust in God as a council for perfection which could only be given from a safe distance, it was only a band of young selfless Hindus popularly known as the RSS who came to the rescue of the victims.
On this episode, we share Dr K M Rao's work on the selfless contribution of the RSS
Many leaders advised the victims to stay put where they were with a firm trust in God as a council for perfection which could only be given from a safe distance, it was only a band of young selfless Hindus popularly known as the RSS who came to the rescue of the victims.
On this episode, we share Dr K M Rao's work on the selfless contribution of the RSS
Whereas Bharat Government, sponsored and supported by the people was celebrating the independence by arranging the jubilations and giving a festive look to a divided Bharat, in Pakistan, the greatest genocide and exodus of Hindus was taking place. The trouble started much earlier, in March 1947....
The partition plan was announced on 3rd June, 1947 and the Bharatiya freedom was to be declared on 14-15 August, 1947. There were only 72 days in between. The people were not happy, not ready for the partition.
On this episode of Season 2 we bring to your Dr K M Rao's work on the Revolt in Bharatiya Armed Forces, Bharatiya Navy and Air Force.
The rise of Subhash Chandra Bose and the foundation of the Azad Hind Fauj and Azad Hind Government were pivotal in India's freedom struggle. On this episode we bring to you, Dr K M Rao's work on the Rise of Subhash Chandra Bose
On this episode of Dr K M Rao's Podcast, we bring to you his work on the Era of Martyrdom, about the contributions of Revolutionaries
Events in the first 2 decades of the 1920s, shaped the Indian National Movement and its mass character. On this episode of the Podcast we bring to you Dr K M Rao's views on this period of Indian History.
On this episode of the Podcast, we bring to you Dr K M Rao's work in the Foundation of the Indian National Congress and the Moderates vs Extremists debate. In this work, he traces the development of the Indian National Movement through contributions of many leaders.
The 1800s was the Era of Reformation in India. It was characterized by the emergence of the social organisations such as Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj and others.
On this episode, we share Dr K M Rao's work on Revolts, Revolutions and Wars against the British rule in India leading up to the Great Revolt of 1857.
This chapter has been taken from Volume III of Dr KM Rao's book, Know your Real History.
Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of the Know your REAL History Podcast. On this episode we discuss the Rejuvenation of Maratha power in Bharat. We learn from common discourse that the British took over the reigns of India after defeating the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. On this episode, however, Dr K M Rao points out very interestingly that this is in fact not true! Listen to the episode to know how.
Welcome to the Second Season of the Know your REAL History Podcast. Hope you love this season and continue to support us
"VANDE MATARAM” is a mantra, it is not a slogan – a Mantra which relates our soul to our living deity – Bharat Mata.
In this article, Dr Rao discusses the Mantra, Vande Mataram and the need to restore it among people.
It is with great sadness that we inform you about the demise of Dr K M Rao, the inspiration behind this Podcast. He dedicated his life to the study of history and sharing the real history of India. His legacy lives on, in this podcast.
Om Shanti
Background music: Divine Flute by Padma Vibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmzD8SOnoKg&t=1621s
On this episode of the podcast, we bring to you Dr K M Rao's article on Aurobindo's vision for the national education system. According to Aurobindo, the education has an essential function- National Reconstruction. On this episode we discuss how Education can lead to national reconstruction.
On this episode, we share Dr K M Rao's work on Swami Vivekananda's opinion on the Theory of Aryan Invasion.
References for the article:
1.The complete works of Swami Vivekananda, Jan1989,Vol.V, P.534.
2.Letters of Swami Viveknanda,1976,P.232
3CWSV, vol V, The East and West.pp534,537
4.CWSV. vol III, The Future of Indiapp292-3.
“We are no ordinary race. We are a people ancient as our hills and rivers and we have behind us a history of manifold greatness not surpassed by any other race”, said Aurobindo. On this episode of the podcast, we share an article written by Dr K M Rao on Aurobindo's view on the glorious Bharat.
Narrator: Ms Mallika Kumar
According to Aurobindo, "The nation or society, like the individual, has a body, organic life, a moral and aesthetic temperament a developing mind and a soul behind all these signs and powers for the sake of which they exist.” India’s idea of a nation is different from what is generally understood in the west. In his article, Dr K M Rao discusses Aurobindo's view on the "Soul of India".
Namaste.
On this episode of the podcast, we bring to your Dr K M Rao's article on Sri Kota Venkatachalam, the founder of a new historical research methodology of adducing our puranas as sources for the reconstruction of Bharatiya history.
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The Arthasasthra is one ancient such text that is a rich treasure of strategic thinking, written in 1534 BC by Kautilya or Chanakya. Divided in 15 books, it has 6000 sutras. In this episode, we bring to you a Brief summary of the this rich treatise which teaches us a thing or two about statecraft even for contemporary times!
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Nobel laureate V.S.Naipaul assesses Gandhi – a verbatim portrayal
In this episode of the podcast, Dr K M Rao brings to you in his words, V S Naipaul's assessment of Mahatma Gandhi.
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On this podcast, we share some articles written by Dr K M Rao, a philosopher, sociologist, retired professor and author of several books and articles. We welcome you into the World of Philosophy!
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