Nalanda University ran, without interruption, for nearly 700 years. Students traveled from China, Korea, Tibet, and across Southeast Asia to study medicine, astronomy, and philosophy at a single campus, centuries before most of today's oldest universities existed. Then, in 1193, it was gone.

In this episode of the Bharatiya Chronicles Podcast, we explore what Nalanda actually was, what the historical record really says about its destruction (including a popular detail that may not even be true), and what might have been different for India, and the world, if it had survived. We also look at the modern effort to bring it back, and the unexpected man behind that revival.

Hosted and researched by Anurodh Das, 15 years old author of "Vishwavidyalaya: The Lost Knowledge of India."

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While the world celebrates Rabindranath Tagore for his Nobel-winning poetry, few understand his mission to resurrect the intellectual soul of India. In this episode of the Bharatiya Chronicles Podcast (BCP), we explore how Shantiniketan was not just a school, but a modern-day Nalanda.

Host Anurodh Das, a 15-year-old author and researcher, connects the dots between Gurudev’s vision and the ancient Indian education system. Drawing from his extensive research into the lost academic heritage of India, this episode explores:

• The "Factory" vs. The Forest: Why Tagore believed modern education was stifling the Indian mind.

• The Nalanda Blueprint: How the ruins of Takshashila and Nalanda served as the spiritual foundation for Shantiniketan.

• Intellectual Sovereignty: The urgent need to reclaim our "Lost Knowledge" to become a global knowledge hub once again.

• The 64 Kalas: How ancient multidisciplinary learning was mirrored in Tagore’s Visva-Bharati.

About the HostAnurodh Das is a published author of "VISHWAVIDYALAYA: The Lost Knowledge of INDIA". Based in Odisha with roots in Jharkhand and West Bengal, he is dedicated to uncovering untold narratives of ancient Indian history and maritime culture. Through his YouTube channel RODH's ZONE and the BCP, he brings historical research to a global audience.

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With the worldwide release of the historical epic 'Raja Shivaji', everyone is celebrating the legend of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. But history hides a fierce secret: the story of his elder brother, Sambhaji Shahaji Bhosle.

In this episode of the Bharatiya Chronicles Podcast (BCP), host Anurodh Das (RODH'S ZONE) breaks down the life of the warrior prince who stood as a fortress in the South while the seeds of Swarajya were being sown in the North.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Brother vs. The Son: Clearing the centuries-old confusion between Shivaji’s brother and his son, Sambhaji Maharaj.

• The Warrior's Path: From the siege of Bangalore to the strategic mastery of the Bhosle lineage.

• Betrayal at Kanakagiri: The tragic conspiracy involving Afzal Khan that changed Maratha history forever.

• The Cinematic Connection: How the 2026 movie 'Raja Shivaji' (starring Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan) brings this forgotten legend to life.

Tune in to uncover the untold narrative of India's forgotten tiger.

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