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:
[email protected]