Power, Temples & Truth: The Real Story of Indian Empires - Aniruddha Kanisetti | The Mohua Show

In this powerful episode of The Mohua Show podcast, host Mohua Chinappa speaks with historian Aniruddha Kanisetti to challenge everything you thought you knew about Indian history. From the Cholas to temple economies, from myths of golden ages to the politics of power—this is one of the best podcasts in India for anyone curious about the truth behind our past.In this episode, we discuss:Why history is more political than we thinkThe real story behind empires like the CholasHow temples functioned as centers of power and economyWhy the idea of a “golden age” is misleadingThe erasure of women from historical narrativesHow films and media distort our understanding of historyWhat this episode is really about:This Indian storytelling episode goes beyond pride and nostalgia to uncover how power, religion, and identity have shaped India across centuries—and why understanding history critically is essential today. A must-listen from one of the top podcasts channel in India for those interested in leadership, society, and cultural narratives.🔔 Support The Mohua ShowIf this conversation changed how you think about history and identity:👍 Like the video💬 Comment your biggest takeaway📤 Share it with someone interested🔔 Subscribe for conversations with changemakers shaping world✅ Subscribe To Our Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@TheMohuaShow/Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show► Website: https://themohuashow.com/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themohuashowConnect with the Host – Mohua Chinappa► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/📩 For queries: [email protected] ©2026 The Mohua Show. All Rights Reserved.Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Mohua Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.