The Fourteenth Edition of Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai Litfest
Wednesday, October 25th to Sunday, October 29th 2023

Online : 25 - 26 Oct
On ground : 27 - 29 Oct

Hidden Histories

  • Sunday, 13th Nov
  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm IST
  • St Pauls Institute, SPICE (Alberione Hall)

Indian history writing has weighed heavily in favour of north Indian histories. Colonial history has weighed heavily in favour of the nationalist movement and ignored the role of Indian rulers. Two books seek to redress that balance: one focusses on the fascinating and constantly shifting dynamic of medieval south Indian rulers, the other explores the ways in which Indian rulers challenged the hegemony of their British masters. Both throw light on a rich tapestry of power politics that readers have rarely had a chance to glimpse.

Anirudh Kanisetti’s book Lords of the Deccan has been shortlisted for the Tata Literature Live! Literary Awards 2022.

Speakers

Anirudh Kanisetti

Anirudh Kanisetti is the author of Lords of the Deccan, a new history of medieval South India.

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Manu S Pillai

Manu S Pillai is the author of the award-winning The Ivory Throne, Rebel Sultans, The Courtesan, the Mahatma & the Italian Brahmin, and most recently, False Allies.

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Rashmi Poddar

Dr Rashmi Poddar is Director, Jnanapravaha Mumbai (JPM).

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Books In The Session

Lords Of The Deccan

  • Anirudh Kanisetti
  • Juggernaut
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False Allies

  • Manu S. Pillai
  • Juggernaut
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