Masala History

Episode 4 Lutyens' Delhi: The Last Imperial Capital of the World

Are there water fountains on the roof of the Rashtrapati Bhavan? Why is Mehrauli Park so green? Why is New Delhi called Lutyens' Delhi?

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Episode 3: Tipu Sultan, The Tiger of Mysore

Did Tipu Sultan truly circumcise adult men to convert them into Muslims? Or, was he the generous benefactor of the Sringeri Matha, a Hindu monastery...

Episode 1: Thinking about Mughal Architecture in Post-Mughal India

In this initial episode of Masala History podcast, we review Santi Kavuri Bauer's book on post-Mughal identity of Mughal architecture in India, published...