The History Of Bangalore

In the grand Season 2 finale, Ramjee Chandran takes a step back from the smoke of the Carnatic wars to look at the 243-year journey of Bangalore itself. From a quiet granite plateau granted to a minor chieftain named Kempe Gowda in 1537, to the formidable "military capital" of 1780, discover why this city became the ultimate prize in Southern India. This episode bridges the gap between the fall of the Vijayanagara Empire and the rise of the Mysorean military machine, setting the stage for the dramatic death of Hyder Ali and the high-stakes inheritance of Tipu Sultan. Key Details from the Script: The Long Arc: Season 2 spans 243 years, tracing the evolution of Bangalore from an empty plateau to the hub of a 90,000-man army. Geographic Defiance: Bangalore lacked a major river or natural harbor, yet it became essential because of its "strategic intentionality"—it was a city built by design, not by accident. The Military Machine: By 1780, the city hosted a massive arsenal at Taramandalapete, French hussars, and a sophisticated rocket corps that nearly broke the British East India Company. A Contested Prize: Every power in southern India—the Marathas, the Mughals, the British, and the Mysoreans—eventually decided they could not afford to leave Bangalore in anyone else's hands. The Secret of the Palanquin: The episode teases the start of Season 3: Hyder Ali is dead, but his ministers are keeping it a secret, transporting his body in a closed palanquin as if he were merely resting. Tipu's Inheritance: The season ends with Tipu Sultan inheriting a war and a set of enemies that will give him "no quarter and no time." We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-the-history-of-bangalore-163453722/ Follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. Ramjee Chandran's photos by Asha Thadani. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To request information about our sources, write to hob@explocity.com. Let us know if you are a researcher (either institutional or independent) and also provide some information about why you need this information. Researchers will get priority. We only have time to engage serious, academic queries so please understand if we do not respond to casual requests.

At sixty years old, Hyder Ali was no longer just a soldier; he was a force of nature. In this episode, Ramjee Chandran tracks the devastating opening of the Second Anglo-Mysore War. From the massive descent of 90,000 men from the Bangalore plateau to the absolute shattering of British prestige at the Battle of Pollilur, Mysore reached the zenith of its military power. But as the "scorched earth" of the Carnatic glowed with the fires of war, a deadlier enemy was emerging from within. Discover the tactical brilliance of the Mysore rocket corps and the high-stakes secret that Hyder’s inner circle desperately tried to hide as the season builds to its dramatic conclusion. Key Details from the Script: A Massive Force: Hyder led 28,000 cavalry and 62,000 infantry down from the Mysore plateau—the largest and most disciplined army the region had ever seen. The Battle of Pollilur (Sept 1780): In what is cited as the most severe defeat ever suffered by the British in India, Hyder and Tipu intercepted and annihilated Colonel Baillie’s detachment. The Rocket Factor: The Mysore rocket corps played a decisive role at Pollilur, causing a British ammunition tumbril to explode, which triggered the final collapse of their square formation. Global Echoes: The news of the British defeat at Pollilur was so significant it was celebrated as far away as the United States, where the "Rebels" saw Hyder Ali as a fellow traveler in the fight against British imperialism. Scorched Earth: Hyder employed a brutal "circle of desolation" strategy around Madras, destroying all forage and supplies to ensure the British remained "marooned" within their own fortifications. The Terminal Secret: Amidst the campaigning, Hyder developed a "cancerous ulcer" (likely a carbuncle). His inner circle kept his failing health a total secret to prevent mutiny or the collapse of the "Grand Alliance." We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-the-history-of-bangalore-163453722/ Follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. Ramjee Chandran's photos by Asha Thadani. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To request information about our sources, write to hob@explocity.com. Let us know if you are a researcher (either institutional or independent) and also provide some information about why you need this information. Researchers will get priority. We only have time to engage serious, academic queries so please understand if we do not respond to casual requests.

The Treaty of Madras was supposed to be Hyder Ali’s greatest diplomatic victory, turning his enemy into his guarantor. But as Ramjee Chandran reveals, the ink was barely dry before the British East India Company proved their promises were worthless. When a massive Maratha invasion led by Peshwa Madhav Rao pushed Hyder to the brink—forcing him to take refuge behind the walls of Seringapatam—the British watched from the sidelines, ignoring their treaty obligations. This episode tracks Hyder’s cold realization that the British could never be allies, leading him to forge a "Triple Alliance" of his own and assemble an army of 100,000 men on the Bangalore plateau. Key Details from the Script: The Test of the Treaty (1770): Only a year after the Treaty of Madras, the Marathas launched a full-scale invasion of Mysore. Hyder invoked the mutual defense clause, but the British in Madras sent nothing but excuses. The Chinkuruli Defeat: Hyder suffered a rare and devastating tactical defeat at the hands of the Marathas, losing his entire artillery and being forced to flee to Seringapatam with only a small guard. The "Lame Excuse": The British claimed they couldn't help because they had no orders from London and feared the Marathas would attack Madras next. This betrayal became the "foundational grievance" for the next war. The Pivot to the French: Realizing the British were unreliable, Hyder turned to the French at Mahe for modern weaponry and technical advisors, further infuriating the Company. The Grand Alliance (1779): In a brilliant diplomatic reversal, Hyder persuaded his former enemies—the Nizam and the Marathas—to join him in a "Triple Alliance" to expel the British from India. The Machine at Bangalore: By July 1780, Hyder had turned Bangalore into a "military capital," assembling 100,000 men and a massive rocket corps before descending into the Carnatic to begin the Second Anglo-Mysore War. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-the-history-of-bangalore-163453722/ Follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. Ramjee Chandran's photos by Asha Thadani. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To request information about our sources, write to hob@explocity.com. Let us know if you are a researcher (either institutional or independent) and also provide some information about why you need this information. Researchers will get priority. We only have time to engage serious, academic queries so please understand if we do not respond to casual requests.

Abandoned by the Nizam and facing a British "pincer movement" on his capital, Hyder Ali was supposed to be a defeated man. Instead, Ramjee Chandran recounts one of the most brilliant military recoveries in Indian history. While the British successfully breached the fort of Bangalore in 1768, they couldn't hold the victory. Witness the tactical genius of Hyder’s "ghost march"—a 130-mile sprint to the gates of Madras that bypassed the entire British army and forced the Governor to his knees. This episode concludes the First Anglo-Mysore War with a scene of absolute diplomatic humiliation for the Company. Key Details from the Script: The Attack on Bangalore (1768): Taking advantage of Hyder’s absence on the west coast, a British force under Colonel Wood captured the fort of Bangalore on July 11, 1768. The "Invisible" Army: Hyder Ali returned from the coast with such speed that British intelligence lost track of him. He didn't just return; he systematically retook every fort the British had captured in the Baramahal region. The Ghost March: In a masterstroke of mobility, Hyder left his heavy baggage behind and marched 130 miles in just three and a half days, appearing suddenly at St. Thomas Mount, just five miles from the British headquarters in Madras. The Panic of Madras: The "invincible" British army was hundreds of miles away, looking for a battle that wasn't there, while Hyder sat at their gates, threatening to burn the "Black Town" if they didn't negotiate immediately. The Treaty of Madras (1769): The British were forced to sign a mutual defense treaty, return all conquered territories, and acknowledge Hyder not as a "usurper," but as a sovereign ally. The Final Insult: To cement the humiliation, Hyder had a caricature displayed on the gates of Fort St. George showing the British Governor kneeling before him while gold coins spilled from the Governor's nose. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-the-history-of-bangalore-163453722/ Follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. Ramjee Chandran's photos by Asha Thadani. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To request information about our sources, write to hob@explocity.com. Let us know if you are a researcher (either institutional or independent) and also provide some information about why you need this information. Researchers will get priority. We only have time to engage serious, academic queries so please understand if we do not respond to casual requests.

One hundred episodes in, and the stakes have never been higher. Ramjee Chandran details the harrowing aftermath of the Battle of Chengam and the subsequent clash at Tiruvannamalai. This is a story of psychological warfare and environmental endurance, where the torrential rains of the monsoon became as much an enemy as the opposing army. Witness the dramatic collapse of the Mysore-Hyderabad alliance, the scene of "absolute carnage" on the road of retreat, and the diplomatic betrayal that left Hyder Ali standing alone against the British East India Company.Key Details from the Script: The Character of the War: Following the indecisive engagement at Chengam, the war shifted from pitched battles to a test of endurance and psychological nerve. The Battle of Tiruvannamalai (Sept 1767): Colonel Smith’s British force, though outnumbered and starving, managed to trap the combined forces of Hyder Ali and the Nizam against the hills during a period of relentless monsoon rain. The Monsoon Factor: The rain turned the battlefield into a swamp, neutralizing Hyder’s superior cavalry and making the movement of heavy artillery nearly impossible for both sides. The Nizam’s Panic: The Nizam of Hyderabad, terrified by the British discipline and the mounting losses, fled the field on his elephant, triggering a total collapse of his flank and a chaotic retreat. The Scene of Carnage: The retreat was a disaster; observers described a road littered with dead livestock, abandoned treasure chests, and "the most costly furniture of a royal household" scattered in the mud. The Treaty of Masulipatnam (1768): Months after the defeat, the Nizam formally betrayed Hyder Ali, signing a treaty that branded the Mysore ruler a "usurper" and re-aligned Hyderabad with the British. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234⁠⁠⁠ iHeartRadio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-the-history-of-bangalore-163453722/⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. Ramjee Chandran's photos by Asha Thadani. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To request information about our sources, write to ⁠⁠⁠hob@explocity.com⁠⁠⁠. Let us know if you are a researcher (either institutional or independent) and also provide some information about why you need this information. Researchers will get priority. We only have time to engage serious, academic queries so please understand if we do not respond to casual requests.

While Hyder Ali and the British East India Company began their titanic struggle, a young man moved through the early campaigns in the shadows, watching and learning. Ramjee Chandran introduces Tipu Sultan, the figure who would become the central protagonist of the Mysore story. This episode explores Tipu's upbringing, his early military baptism at the gates of the Bangalore pete, and his surprising fascination with global technology. Discover the "modernizing technocrat" who saw the world through the lens of mechanisms and science, preparing for a war that would eventually define the fate of South India. Key Details from the Script: The Emerging Figure: Tipu Sultan is introduced as a figure present but not yet prominent during the early campaigns of the First Anglo-Mysore War, observing the collision of Mysorean mobility and British discipline. A Baptism of Fire: One of Tipu's first independent military actions involved a daring raid on the Bangalore pete, where he outwitted a superior British coalition that was left without a "plan B." The "Technocrat" Ruler: Unlike many feudal lords of his time, Tipu was obsessed with how things worked. He viewed his state through the lens of technology and R&D. The Taramanala Factory: Tipu utilized the Taramanala factory in the Bengaluru pete not just for production, but as a research and development lab for advanced weaponry. Scientific Curiosity: When the British later seized Srirangapatna, they found Tipu's personal collection of European telescopes, barometers, thermometers, and mathematical instruments. The Modern Advantage: Tipu believed that understanding the "mechanisms behind the visible surface of the world" could give Mysore an edge over adversaries who relied solely on numbers and money. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234⁠⁠ iHeartRadio: ⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-the-history-of-bangalore-163453722/⁠⁠ Follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. Ramjee Chandran's photos by Asha Thadani. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To request information about our sources, write to ⁠⁠hob@explocity.com⁠⁠. Let us know if you are a researcher (either institutional or independent) and also provide some information about why you need this information. Researchers will get priority. We only have time to engage serious, academic queries so please understand if we do not respond to casual requests.

The inevitable collision has arrived. Ramjee Chandran details the opening gambit of the First Anglo-Mysore War, where the strategic preparations of the previous years are finally tested on the battlefield. As a British-Nizam coalition marches with the explicit goal of reducing the Fort of Bangalore, Hyder Ali chooses not to wait behind his walls. Instead, he descends from the plateau to force a confrontation at Chengam. This episode explores the harsh reality of 18th-century warfare: a world where victory isn't just about musketry and maneuvers, but about the brutal, grinding logic of logistics and endurance.Key Details from the Script: The Target - Bangalore: The 1766 Treaty of Hyderabad between the British and the Nizam included a specific operational plan to reduce the fort of Bangalore. The Strategy of Movement: Rather than waiting for a siege, Hyder Ali moved first, descending into the low coastal plains of the Carnatic to cut British supply lines and choose the terms of the engagement. The Battle of Chengam (September 3, 1767): A British force of 6,000, led by Colonel Joseph Smith, faced a massive combined army of nearly 70,000 under Hyder Ali and the Nizam. Tactical vs. Strategic Results: While the British held their formation against overwhelming numbers, they were forced into a harrowing 27-hour retreat to Tiruvannamalai due to a critical lack of food and supplies. The Lesson of Chengam: The battle proved that while British discipline made them hard to break in a frontal fight, Hyder’s superior cavalry and "scorched earth" tactics made conventional British movement and supply extremely dangerous. A War of Endurance: The conflict shifted from a search for a single decisive battle to a war of logistics and the ability to keep an army fed and functional in the field. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234⁠ iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-the-history-of-bangalore-163453722/⁠ Follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. Ramjee Chandran's photos by Asha Thadani. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To request information about our sources, write to ⁠hob@explocity.com⁠. Let us know if you are a researcher (either institutional or independent) and also provide some information about why you need this information. Researchers will get priority. We only have time to engage serious, academic queries so please understand if we do not respond to casual requests.

In this episode, Ramjee Chandran explores how Hyder Ali sought to neutralize the British East India Company’s greatest strength: its maritime dominance. Facing a superior military power, Mysore didn't just react; it studied the problem and built a coherent, systematic response. By securing the Canara coast and establishing a formidable navy, Hyder Ali and later Tipu Sultan aimed to deny the British their maritime monopoly. From the shipyards of Mangalore to the strategic alliance with France, discover how Mysore became the only 18th-century Indian state capable of meeting the British on their own terms—at sea. Key Details from the Script: The Strategy of Neutralization: Hyder Ali identified maritime hegemony as the basis of British power and sought to neutralize it through two main answers: a strong navy and a strategic relationship with France. The Mysore Navy: While often overlooked in history, the Mysore Navy was a "coherent, systematic, serious response" to British expansion, involving a fleet built for strategic purposes rather than just coastal defense. The Hukmnamah of 1796: This document by Tipu Sultan later formalized the naval strategies and structures that Hyder Ali had begun on the Canara coast. The Global Chessboard: The Mysore strategy was designed to convert the opponent's strength into a liability by challenging the British maritime monopoly that their entire power in India depended upon. The Gathering Storm: By the end of this period, the fleet was built, arsenals were stocked, and the British coalition was forming—with two battalions and six cannon specifically committed to the objective of reducing the fort of Bangalore. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-the-history-of-bangalore-163453722/ Follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. Ramjee Chandran's photos by Asha Thadani. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To request information about our sources, write to hob@explocity.com. Let us know if you are a researcher (either institutional or independent) and also provide some information about why you need this information. Researchers will get priority. We only have time to engage serious, academic queries so please understand if we do not respond to casual requests.

By 1761, Hyder Ali was the de facto ruler of Mysore, but he inherited a state that was chronically underfunded and prone to military mutiny. Ramjee Chandran explores the two strategic masterstrokes that changed everything: the conquest of the massive treasury at Bidanur and the acquisition of a coastline on the Canara coast. This episode details how these "strategic foundations" allowed Hyder to build a permanent, salaried army and a navy, setting him on a direct collision course with the East India Company. We witness the diplomatic maneuvers of the Treaty of Hyderabad, which formally obligated the British to attack Bengaluru, and Hyder’s decisive choice to strike first. Key Details from the Script: The Bidanur Windfall (1763): Hyder seized the capital of the Ikkeri Nayakas, securing a hoard of gold and jewels valued at twelve million pounds sterling. This "sovereign wealth fund" allowed him to pay all military arrears and clear the threat of mutiny. A Professional Standing Army: Using the Bidanur wealth, Hyder built a permanent, salaried force trained in European methods and loyal to the institution of the state rather than individual commanders. The Maritime Pivot: Hyder annexed vital ports like Mangalore and Honnavar, building a navy and a naval arsenal to challenge British maritime dominance and import weaponry directly from Europe. The Northern Circars Strategy: To connect their power centers in Bengal and Madras, the Company seized the Northern Circars from the Nizam of Hyderabad via a Mughal decree, outraging the Nizam and leading to the Treaty of Hyderabad (1766). The "Contractual" Collision: The Treaty of Hyderabad obligated the British to provide military aid to the Nizam, with the stated objective of reducing the fort of Bangalore. The First Anglo-Mysore War: Recognizing that time favored the Company's growing sepoy system, Hyder struck first in 1766, descending from the plateau to attack the Carnatic and force the war on his own terms. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-the-history-of-bangalore-163453722/ Follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. Ramjee Chandran's photos by Asha Thadani. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To request information about our sources, write to hob@explocity.com. Let us know if you are a researcher (either institutional or independent) and also provide some information about why you need this information. Researchers will get priority. We only have time to engage serious, academic queries so please understand if we do not respond to casual requests.

In this pivotal interlude, Ramjee Chandran explores the transformation of the East India Company from a group of London merchants into a "sovereign merchant" with a global footprint. This episode tracks the shift from commerce to conquest, sparked by the hollowed-out Mughal authority after 1739. From the "transaction" of Plassey to the decisive Battle of Buxar, we witness the moment the Company acquired the Diwani—the right to collect Indian taxes to fund its own wars. This is the story of how the wealth extracted from a starving Bengal provided the military machine that would eventually march toward the gates of Bengaluru.Key Details from the Script: The Shift in Constraints: For most of the 17th century, the Company was constrained by functional Indian states; it only became a territorial threat after Mughal authority collapsed following Nadir Shah's 1739 sack of Delhi . Plassey as a Transaction: The 1757 victory was less a battle than a financial conspiracy orchestrated by the banker Jagat Seth, who bribed General Mir Jafar to stand aside . The Turning Point at Buxar: The 1764 victory over a coalition of indigenous powers led to the Treaty of Allahabad (1765), where the Company was appointed Diwan of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa . Self-Sustaining War: Acquisition of the Diwani allowed the Company to pay for its own wars using Indian revenue rather than British bullion, creating a cycle where Bengal's wealth funded military campaigns in the South . The Human Cost: The Company’s systematic extraction led to the 1770 Bengal Famine, where up to half the population perished; despite this, the Company increased revenue collections by ten percent . The Target - Mysore: By 1772, the Company realized that coastal ports were not enough to secure trade; their attention turned inland toward the one state on the southern plateau that was not a puppet: Mysore under Hyder Ali. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ iHeartRadio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-the-history-of-bangalore-163453722/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. Ramjee Chandran's photos by Asha Thadani. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To request information about our sources, write to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hob@explocity.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Let us know if you are a researcher (either institutional or independent) and also provide some information about why you need this information. Researchers will get priority. We only have time to engage serious, academic queries so please understand if we do not respond to casual requests.