171 - Land Of The Gods: The Story Of Haryana | Arjun Singh Kadlan | Ami Ganatra

The great war of right versus wrong was fought here. It was from this  land that Lord Krishna’s wisdom—the universal truth—spread across the  globe. It is the cradle of the ancient Indus-Saraswati civilization,  with the sacred river Saraswati, glorified in the Rig Veda, flowing in  its full might across the plains and onward.  Kings and emperors used this place to expand and consolidate their  empires. The East India Company, and later the British Crown, played  their games here, manipulating and managing their colonial affairs. The  much-ridiculed ‘Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram’ political epithet originated here.  This land gave the nation a number of stalwarts of the Independence  movement. And, it became the address for a cocktail of regional and  national political manoeuvrings, impacting national politics in major  ways.  In his debut book, Land of the Gods: The Story of Haryana, Arjun Singh  Kadian takes the readers through a fascinating journey of Haryana which  offers new insights and delightful nuggets.  His work has been described as  an ambitious book that engages with a  region and people who have defined the subcontinent for over five  millennia. In this episode, hosted by Ami Ganatra, he tackles topics  such as the medieval history of Haryana, how ancient Haryanvis led their  lives in one of the most war-struck parts of India, and more. This  episode is sure to be a treat for history buffs.