Episode 6 of Season 1 of History With Saumya deep dives into the past of Tamil Nadu's Madurai. - the Athens of The East. We explore the surprisingly deep connection between Madurai and Mahatma Gandhi as well as the significance of Meenakshi Amman Temple in the city.

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(Music credit: She No Dull Beat - Nana Kwabena)