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In the centuries before India's independence there were many changes in kingdoms of the south and their capitals. The north and south regions of Arcot came into the political map in 1810 at the time of the last Mughal Emperor. Later in 1908, the two districts, namely North and South Arcot, came into existence. Chittoor (now in Andhra Pradesh) was the first capital of the North Arcot district. From then on it was the principal military base of the British. In 1911, Vellore became the head quarters of North Arcot Dt., comprising Vellore and Thiruvannamalai. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/currypodcasts/message

Listen to the bonus episode, an audio feature "Who Killed Gandhi" to know why the most beloved man was also hated by some. www.twitter.com/currypodcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/currypodcasts/message

India celebrates it's 70th Republic Day today. Lets walk back in history to the very muthal muthal Republic Day January 26th 1950 and witness the glorious celebration and parade by the armed forces of India. Listen, witness the birth of a democracy. www.twitter.com/currypodcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/currypodcasts/message

How Sangam Tamil Literature has laid strong foundation for the Language Tamil to survive thousands of years. Deciphering Mahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiyar's 'Tamil ini mella saagum' remark. If you like this podcast, write to us: currypodcasts@gmail.com www.twitter.com/currypodcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/currypodcasts/message

This new spinoff of Varalaru starts with traditional and historic Indian medicine and goes to Tamil Sangam Literature and how we get to know all these history. Tamil Sangam varalaru begins here. Also introducing Thank You Breaks! You'll love it! www.twitter.com/currypodcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/currypodcasts/message

Vasco Da Gama returns to Portugal as a Hero. He paves way for a big history to follow. www.twitter.com/currypodcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/currypodcasts/message

In this episode, Vasco da Gama leaves Kozhikode to African coasts, but he missed to notice the absence of a great storm, the North West Monsoon storm, which is an important Trade Wind to leave India. www.twitter.com/currypodcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/currypodcasts/message

Vasco Da Gama begins the longest expedition any European has made in that time. He reaches India, only to fail in the negotiations with Samoothiri, the ruler of Kozhikode. What Happens next? www.twitter.com/currypodcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/currypodcasts/message

Varalaru - A Tamil podcast show on Indian History. In this episode Naveen Haldorai explains why India was in everyone's wish list in the late 15th century. Also explained Crusades war, Horn of Africa, and how Vatican acted upon Islam. www.twitter.com/currypodcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/currypodcasts/message

Varalaru, narrated in Tamil, is a History podcast from the incredible land of India. "History is fascinating, rude and, often not true", says Naveen Haldorai, the host of the show. Join him, as he narrates the story with the rich music and SFX that adds magic to the listening experience. Get to know the real stories from across the span of Indian History, as it happened. www.twitter.com/currypodcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/currypodcasts/message