Aabhas Maldahiyar is an architect and urban designer initially drawn to Marxism, his visit to Ajanta's caves sparked a transformation, leading him to explore the connection between history, architecture, and politics. He is a skilled reader of Persian manuscripts and his works include "Modi Again: An Ex-Communist's Manifesto" and "Babur: The Chessboard Kings.” In this episode Vinamre & Aabhas discussed, - The importance of reviving Savarkar's legacy, followed by exploring the true essence of Hindutva - Islam and its sects, analyzing Marxism and communism, and his personal experiences with Marxism - Impact of the Mughal era on India's wealth and Babur's conquests and his historical legacy. If you are a History Geek and interested in knowing more about Babur and his life, then this episode is for you Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction4:13 - Savarkar & Hindutva14:43 - Understanding the Real Meaning of Hindutva19:28 - Understanding Islam and Its Different Sects22:37 - The Nupur Sharma Case25:20 - Understanding Marxism and Communism33:21 - Personal Experience with Marxism38:48 - The Archaeological Masterpiece of Ajanta Caves41:55 - Why the Left is Always Anti-Establishment46:21 - Only Hindus Can Criticize Their Religion50:51 - Why He Chose Babur for His Book56:51 - Did the Mughal Era Make India Rich?58:38 - Why Genghis Khan is Called Barbaric1:04:50 - Understanding "The Reconquista"1:09:08 - Aspirations of Timur1:12:30 - Failed and Successful Battles of Babur1:19:25 - Was Babur Bisexual?1:25:43 - The Belief in Astrological Omens1:29:07 - How His Conquests Failed1:32:15 - Why Babur was Called "Shatranj Ka Badshah"1:35:22 - Conclusion ==================================================================== This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me LinkedIn: / vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496 Instagram: / vinamrekasanaa Twitter: / vinamrekasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: / dostcast Dostcast on Twitter: / dostcast_tweets Dostcast on Facebook: / dostcast Dostcast on Snapchat: / dostcast ==================================================================== Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com