There are so many incredible examples of Indian merchant guild intervention and influence, that I couldn't even begin to include all of them in the video! If you're interested in the fascinating story of how an Indian merchant became the first king of Cambodia, check out my video here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/zKaKu4Oesniqqaw. And if you're interested in a unique story involving Indian merchant intervention, Southeast Asia, and a European colonial power, check out my video on the "Fall of Malacca" here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/xaqouaWlaXmapJw
@userde3511
Ай бұрын
You're back!
@Cryspio
Ай бұрын
Why are u only making videos on india
@user-hq8wm8giyujcg
Ай бұрын
Clear the history in detail of lalit Aaditya muktapida for me pls, did he won till central asia, did he won tibet, did he pushed arabs, was he a chinese vassel? And other north indian and rajput kings around early medieval time like bappa rawal and prithviraj chauhan, and are the literature like prithviraj raso, khuman raso, kanhadade prabandha , rajtarangini are all these mostly accurate and are they from those times or from much later
@kerycktotebag8164
Ай бұрын
happy South Asian Heritage Month 🇮🇳🇵🇰🇧🇩🇱🇰🇦🇫🇳🇵🇧🇹🇲🇻
@user-hq8wm8giyujcg
Ай бұрын
@@kerycktotebag8164 south asia❌ Indian subcontinent (Akhand Bharat) ✅
@RoudrajitSarkar
Ай бұрын
Please Never Stop Making Videos. Your Channel is a Gold Mine for those Who want learn about Indian history beyond Delhi Sultanate, Mughals and British. Please next time make a video on The Tripartite Struggle For Kannauj between Pratiharas, Rastrakutas and Palas.
@elriolimpio
Ай бұрын
@@RoudrajitSarkar he made one of that topic
@MasterMunjalalSavesta88
Ай бұрын
When?@@elriolimpio
@elriolimpio
Ай бұрын
@@MasterMunjalalSavesta88 he made a video about the rastrakutas, there he speak about the fight for kannauj
@shubhampadhye7263
Ай бұрын
I really like the way you present often neglected aspects of Indian history in a unique and engaging way! I do believe that the history of south and southeast Asia deserves attention just for the fact that it's really fascinating!
@HikmaHistory
Ай бұрын
Another banger! Love the effort to shift the focus from Kings & Generals to more mundane elements of the past!
@OddCompass
Ай бұрын
Thanks Tariq! That was exactly my thinking with this video haha
@PK-se2jh
Ай бұрын
we are only taught the history of mughals Britishers but thanks to this channel I am able to learn so many things about actual Indian history. Please do not stop making videos about native Indians ❤
@sudharshanve8519
Ай бұрын
You know nothing about Mughals either. And I bet you learnt nothing here either.
@venkatakhileshyanamadala1700
Ай бұрын
Dude where you sleeping in history class
@justjoking9777
Ай бұрын
The whole ncrt book of 7th or 8th was about ancient history, were you sleeping in that class
@siddarth3955
20 күн бұрын
@@sudharshanve8519just stop meat r/d/ng Mughals like they are your illegitimate ancestors
@siddarth3955
20 күн бұрын
@@justjoking9777 yeah, it’s extremely small compared to Mughal history taught
@TrailerIsBeginning
Ай бұрын
Interesting. Keep up the good work on (relatively) obscure Indian history!
@fernbedek6302
Ай бұрын
I'll need to look into the power of the guilds for one book I plan to write...
@Isotonicdev
Ай бұрын
and what such book is that?
@fernbedek6302
Ай бұрын
@@Isotonicdev Somewhat inspired by Inuyasha and other magic-time-travel sort of stories, but with the destination being medieval India (specifically Malwa, for its position on the edge of the Delhi Sultanate).
@Isotonicdev
Ай бұрын
@@fernbedek6302 i haven't read or seen inuyasha but as much as i know about the plot, i think hat's great
@Sodier402
Ай бұрын
@@fernbedek6302 Malwa probably had an active Armenian community too.
@jaideepsagar7773
Ай бұрын
That's amazing man! Can you share some link where we know when your book comes up?
@divyaakashdutta4038
Ай бұрын
Someone please make a movie on "THE 500". It would be such an epic name and would inspire so many new entrepreneurs in the country!
@bradimi3776
11 күн бұрын
I’m currently writing a story. It’s not based on The 500, but this guild is a major part of the story since the main character eventually joins the guild as a member once a guild member sees his success in his business and invites him an offer.
@lazardiwongjogja
Ай бұрын
Ever since I knew about 500 Ayyavole's inscriptions in Barus, Aceh, Takuapa, and other SE Asian ports, I always wanted to learn more about these merchant guilds. Received some new insights from here, thank you. Also, the exact reason for Chola's attack on Srivijaya is still debatable, but the piracy/trade disruption is certainly one of the most plausible causes.
@ravigovind9587
Ай бұрын
These Trade Guilds are so powerful and they are the makers and shakers of the country. Their evidences and remains are in China, Indonesia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam. They not only done the trading but also spread the Hindu and Indian culture to these areas and beyond. In Indo-China countries the written script of their language is old Tamil. We cannot blame Ambanis, Adhanis, Tatas and Birlas for influencing the policies of the government. During the course of human history wealth and power speaks. The Chettiars of Tamil Nadu had their influence in Burma, Malaysia, Singapore and other SE Asian countries. The temples they built in these countries stand as a testimony.
@rohitdeb6664
Ай бұрын
I'd really appreciate it if you could link to some sources for this. It is certainly an aspect of Indian history that doesn't get much prominence, and is increasingly relevant even in current times. Awesome video.
@OddCompass
Ай бұрын
I’ve used a ton of scholarly sources for this video - for awhile now I haven’t added the sources to the description as it caused unnecessary political drama, and most of those who wanted sources simply wanted the “illusion of legitimacy.” But if you are interested, email me and I can share!
@tanishshrivastava2442
Ай бұрын
@@OddCompass I'm also interested in the sources, especially the books you might have used. Can I also email you? (Assuming that I manage to find your email address by digging into the channel.)
@CaptainGeek5
24 күн бұрын
No contemporary archaeological evidence has ever been found for the existence of Chanakya. The manuscript of the "Arthashastra" discovered at the Oriental Research Institute in Mysore by Rudrapatna Shamasastry in 1905 is a palm-leaf manuscript. It is believed to be a copy from around the 10th to 12th century CE, though some scholars suggest it could be as late as the 13th century CE. Arthashastra was written over a 1000 years after the time when Chanakya is claimed to have lived by the RSS.
@CrookedKnight-xl4nn
22 күн бұрын
@@CaptainGeek5You should publish your findings and get credit for this original research of yours 😂. But, you do realize the palm leaf manuscripts were copied and recopied every hundred years until medieval times because they wear out? It is foolish to suggest he did not exist because the palm leaf manuscripts were dated to a certain period. Many other medieval Indian scholars quote him or refer to him.
@CaptainGeek5
22 күн бұрын
@@CrookedKnight-xl4nn There is already a ton of published academic research and scientific papers supporting my view. Its just the mainstream BRAHMANICAL narrative in media that needs to stop spreading lies. Oral traditions and imaginary deteriorated manuscripts do not meet the standards of empirical evidence required for serious academic discourse. For instance, the name of Ashoka is found on hundreds of 2,000-year-old carvings, rocks, pillars, and coins, yet there is not a single ancient inscription mentioning the fabricated figure of Chanakya.
@arpan9937
Ай бұрын
It's a tragedy that the ASI(Archeological Survey of India) is not even interest nor is the GoI interested in funding over such research matters. None of them care about histroy.
@siddarth3955
20 күн бұрын
They can’t even preserve existing archaeological sites
@Dosaskillz
Ай бұрын
This is such an awesome video, yet again- the hitmaker in da house! I hope others appreciate the ridiculously high quality and consistency of this channel. The fact that you’re not yet at one million subscribers is criminal. I had no idea about any of this strong influence of merchant guilds in ancient and medieval India! It really is reminiscent of corporate influence over politics today- it’s wild how that hasn’t changed in over 4500 years.
@varun2250
Ай бұрын
Sometimes the Merchant Guilds are so powerful than the Indian Emperors that the Emperor is a namesake medium for the implementation of laws of the Empire. The Merchants used temples as a Socio-economic institution along with its spiritual purpose. They conducted commerce, funded education and military by sponsoring the temple treasury, a bank if you like. If you see Indian temples with ancient golden treasures, that's the Merchant's contribution more than the Emperor.
@CaptainGeek5
24 күн бұрын
No contemporary archaeological evidence has ever been found for the existence of Chanakya. The manuscript of the "Arthashastra" discovered at the Oriental Research Institute in Mysore by Rudrapatna Shamasastry in 1905 is a palm-leaf manuscript. It is believed to be a copy from around the 10th to 12th century CE, though some scholars suggest it could be as late as the 13th century CE. Arthashastra was written over a 1000 years after the time when Chanakya is claimed to have lived by the RSS. Entire video is fabricated BRAHMANICAL PROPAGANDA with no actual proof!
@adityabodas6138
Ай бұрын
2:30 So basically, the Electoral Bonds are that old! xD
@kpshriram
Ай бұрын
That doesn’t mean that modi is not a criminal
@Visakh_S_Nair
Ай бұрын
@@kpshriramI voted for BJP, because of Modi, he is a great leader.
@kpshriram
Ай бұрын
@@Visakh_S_Nair no one cares. Your vote your choice.
@Visakh_S_Nair
Ай бұрын
@@kpshriram damm you understand.
@kashifrit
Ай бұрын
That is the original Chanakya Niti.
@krishna_pandey24
Ай бұрын
Real king of indian history is back❣️
@risingsun9064
Ай бұрын
That's cool, India is the oldest trade and commerce powerhouse, these people were doing amazing things even 5000 years ago!
@mohitanand1844
Ай бұрын
That is the only lesson you guys took from this video ??
@CrookedKnight-xl4nn
22 күн бұрын
@@mohitanand1844you want him to write a synopsis? 😂 OP just posted an important fact this video highlights.
@maxxedredlineproductions
25 күн бұрын
Would love to see a video on how Indian merchants controlled trade in Central Asia! I have heard a lot about how they controlled economies in Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. Great video!
@mtarkes
Ай бұрын
Afterall Chanakya's political compendium is called Arthashastra(The science of gains) and not Rajnitishastra(science of politics)
@candrealx
Ай бұрын
Artha means wealth. It's not just about politics but also about economics
@AX-fx7ng
25 күн бұрын
Kama, Artha, ... Moksha. Artha includes resources & politics. Rajya & Commerce go hand in hand.
@otomackena7610
Ай бұрын
There are lot of Indian Chitty and Chettiars in South East Asia especially in places like Malaysia.
@sudharshanve8519
Ай бұрын
While main Land didn't. They actually freaking Naatukottai (castle owning) Chettiyars!! 😱😱😱 The north would call them Diwan Seth's. Some even Jagat Seth's.
@prashanthgowda2673
Ай бұрын
They are still in Chikmagalur in Karnataka State, India and they still do the same business!!
@CapitalisticEmu
Ай бұрын
Loved the video ❤. This is fascinating! History textbooks in India (even from the 90s and 2000s) don't mention them. Also, anjuvannam literally means 5-colours in Tamil and is a guild comprising of western metchants from various countries & faiths along with Tamil merchants. The name makes that much more sense when seen through the lens of how diverse their membership was
@NishanthSalahudeen
Ай бұрын
there is also a theory that it is a variation of the Persian word "Hanjuvenah" which apparently meant a group or community.. If the trade was with middleeast, it is very much plausible that there was a group atleast started off as a middle earstern group with this name and later flourish to include all kinds of people"
@darshanbhavsar8163
Ай бұрын
I have seen all the videos on your channel. Your level of detail in the research , the content, the style of storytelling, the animations everything is on point. Please never stop making such amazing content.
@elriolimpio
Ай бұрын
Very interesting video!!! Great job!!!! Greetings from Argentina ⭐⭐⭐!!!!
@h0rn3d_h1st0r1an
Ай бұрын
“So what’s your superpower?” Merchant guilds: I’m rich
@RJ-kp6pr
Ай бұрын
You should also mention that Indus Valley/Harappan traders also traded with their western neighbors by land. We have examples of Indus trading colonies in the Oxus Civilization.
@mayanksingh0044
Ай бұрын
Even today the ancient vaishya caste group is the most richest in India. The same cannot be said for the Brahmins in the kshatriya who both combined is 28 % of total vaishya wealth. And I support them fully, India today needs more wealth creators and trade. If my other fellow indian can do it then it would be beneficial for nation at large
@adhirbose9910
Ай бұрын
The Brahmins are usually middle class. Their wealth is intellectual, not monetary. The Kshatriyas have the manpower, and thus political power. The OBCs also have manpower, indeed they make up 40% of the population, so they have the maximum political power. The Vaishayas ( trader's) have the money, that everyone else needs. So they remain in the background, but control everything. The Brahmins are the punching bag, no political or financial clout, but since they are the educated ( intellectual) section of society, they become the convenient scapegoat to blame for all the problems. By all the others. And the lower ( labour) class believe it. Because they need someone to blame for their situation. Villain located!! The Brahmins.
@nabeelmohammedca
Ай бұрын
Are you promoting the caste system? A system that discriminates against the lower caste Hindus.
@CaptainGeek5
24 күн бұрын
According to the Manusmriti the Vaishyas occupy a status below the Brahmins and Kshatriyas but slightly above the Shudras. Vaishyas were often required to pay taxes and tributes to the ruling class (Kshatriyas) and support the poor begging Brahmins. This financial burden could be heavy and exploitative, limiting their economic freedom and profitability.
@CrookedKnight-xl4nn
22 күн бұрын
@@CaptainGeek5proof? 😂 No government would last if merchants were exploited or overburdened just like today. You are saying things that is completely contradictory to what this well researched video is saying. Don’t be just a ghulam or sepoy, use common sense.
@CaptainGeek5
22 күн бұрын
@@CrookedKnight-xl4nn Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 9, Verse 32 मां हि पार्थ व्यपाश्रित्य येऽपि स्यु: पापयोनय: | स्त्रियो वैश्यास्तथा शूद्रास्तेऽपि यान्ति परां गतिम् || 32|| Vaishyas (MERCHANTS), women and Shudras are referred to as "lower" or "sinful" by using the adjective of pāpa-yoni.
@ramita1607
Ай бұрын
Another incredibly well-done video 🎉 Thank you for consistently delivering the best insights into Indian history. This channel never fails to impress and educate!
@akshaypathange3582
Ай бұрын
how do u even manage time? Back to back meet ups in India. Edit : Loved your Hyderabad meet up!
@OddCompass
Ай бұрын
I am basically a zombie at this point, lol
@ЭдгарРожков
Ай бұрын
Liking the new topographic map used.
@delusional88
Ай бұрын
Another masterclass! We need more videos haha! Out of curiousity, I assume you're doing all of this part time? Is it too early to look at memberships and other forms or monetisation so that you can increase the speed of/scale up video production? Just a random thought from a random fan of course (:
@OddCompass
Ай бұрын
It’s totally part-time! I’ve been expanding the team slowly but there were setbacks in hiring an animator, which caused a month delay this time around. If I can get an animator, and another researcher, the process will get way more efficient!
@YOUTHLOFI
Ай бұрын
I am from Bihar and i love cholas ❤❤ and mauryans mauryan +cholas=🥵🥵 Full indian subcontinent and south East Asia
@fushhiii
Күн бұрын
Wish one day we make it possible
@user-hq8wm8giyujcg
Ай бұрын
Video on the history of legendary brihatkatha the ancestor of kathasaritsagar and others. And the 1500 history of panchtantra going all around the world to become first most traveled non religious literature. And video on what is the core nature of indian imagination, fantasy (non real) creation, creation, research and development.
@sampathxyz
Ай бұрын
Awesome videos! Is there no KZitem membership or Patreon I can join to support this channel?
@OddCompass
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the support! There’s not currently a membership, as I haven’t had the bandwidth to provide perks! But I’ll look into it for sure
@krishnanunnimadathil8142
Ай бұрын
You may be on to something with the reasons for the Mauryan attack on Kalinga. Kalinga merchants were the leaders of Indian trade to SE Asia, and as proof of that, the local name for “Indians” in SE Asia is “Keling”, derived from “Kalinga”. A major port in modern Malaysia is also named “Port Klang”, derived again from the same “Keling”, with reference to the Indians who used to call on this port in the centuries prior. There is a whole annual water fest in Odisha called “Bali Jatra”, literally “Journey to Bali” which flags off the start of the sailing/merchant season in that place, which is celebrated to this day (even as there is no real trade, sad to say). It is interesting still further that the home of “The 500” is called “Ai-halli”, or “Home of the Ay” in Kannada, while the oldest ruling dynasty in Kerala, and in many ways the oldest surviving Hindu monarchy (as remarked in an old BBC documentary), is called “Ay-Manam”, or “House of the Ay” in Malayalam! Just who were “the Ay” and what was so special about them? Excellent work you!
@OddCompass
Ай бұрын
Fascinating info, thank you!
@ekmalsukarno2302
Ай бұрын
@@OddCompass Regarding the origin of the name Klang, I couldn't find any information that backs up the OP's claim that the name Klang originates from the word Keling. According to whatever information I could find, the name Klang originates from either the Khmer word 'klong', which means 'canal' or 'waterway', or from the Malay word 'kilang', which means 'warehouse' or 'factory'. Bear in mind, the port city of Klang gets its name from the Klang river, not the other way round. However, there are some mosques in Malaysia that bear the name Keling (or Kling), such as the Kapitan Keling Mosque in Penang, as well as the Kampung Kling and Tanjung Kling mosques in Malacca. This showcases the history of Indian Muslim communities in Southeast Asia, as well as the significant role played by Indians (more specifically Tamils) in spreading Islam to Southeast Asia.
@krishnanunnimadathil8142
Ай бұрын
@@ekmalsukarno2302 You can be sure that Islam was spread in SE Asia by Arab mariners themselves; or Arab mariners who had settled along the Indian coastal towns. They were known as the Lebbai and they are originally from the Levant/North Africa. They came on to the scene much after the decline of the old Indian mariners.
@nithyaandanr241
Ай бұрын
AY is the branch of Tamil Pandyan dynasty which also ruled Kerala They're also related to cheras
@krishnanunnimadathil8142
Ай бұрын
@@nithyaandanr241 Were they a branch or were they just a tributary state to the Pandyans? Had then been directly related, their name would have some version of “Pandyan”? Fascinating links anyways.
@abhishekjoshi8413
12 күн бұрын
All the deccan politics between chalulyas and cholas was also one of key factors in shaping the 500 guild aihole. These merchant class had people from every caste examples littered across the documents !. Such a great video
@ricardomachado6718
Ай бұрын
Greeting form Portugal! love your videos, great work, thanj you for your work!
@keshavkk479
Ай бұрын
Looks like kannadigas where prominents in establishing guilds. Rashtrakutas,kadambas and hoysalas and even 500s from aihole Karnataka controlled and influenced actions of cholas and South Indian politics for its gain. Lovely
@Nitin-vq4yr
Ай бұрын
So basically, the East India Company was a really extreme version of an Indian merchant guild.
@SomalieDXB
Ай бұрын
Interesting opinion. Food for thought!
@siddarth3955
20 күн бұрын
Not really. They were merchant guilds of Europe. Even today it’s the capitalists who control the politics.
@jinofhell
20 күн бұрын
Cholas were the first British, sometimes even more brutal in their conquests. And Bhuddism is the first Christianity in sending monks to spread it allover the world. should we even complain😂?
@siddarth3955
20 күн бұрын
@@jinofhell the difference is Cholas actually developed the places they visited and didn’t just loot them. Buddhism also actually spread message of peace not fakery and later violence for not accepting their doctrine. Also Buddhism mostly spread in the back of Hindu conquest.
@aakhthuu
11 күн бұрын
EIC regularly raised war funds from Indian guilds especially the ones from Tamil Nadu and Sindh
@krazykizzyx
Ай бұрын
Indian history is Amazing keep up the good work brother
@1231gsc
Ай бұрын
One could include the Jagat Seths in this history.....there are interesting accounts of how they hired Robert Clive and his army to change the nawab Bengal...the plan backfired and formally introduced East India Company in the Indian political scenario.
@sudipkumarroy3790
Ай бұрын
It didnt backfire. U wouldnt have the India Renaissance etc without it. European colonialism >> Islamic Colonialism.
@varun2250
Ай бұрын
@@sudipkumarroy3790except, Marathas were gaining back the civilization from the tyrants who started to come from 11 th century
@1231gsc
Ай бұрын
@@sudipkumarroy3790 I personally do not agree that colonisation was a necessary criterion for modernisation...it would have happened in its own time....even after years of Islamic invasions, India still was rich and the worst times of Islamic invasions were gone by then..also historically Indians have been very open to the outside world, exchange of ideas and exchange of knowledge.....so with that much wealth to spare for its own population, Indians would have adapted to the modern world in their own way/ in their own time....who knows, it could have happened earlier than 19th century.
@mohitanand1844
Ай бұрын
@@varun2250Marathas had no idea of running an empire
@mohitanand1844
Ай бұрын
@@1231gscgo away .live in a village and don't use a toilet
@bharatavarsha17000
Ай бұрын
Let me tell you, Found you a year ago! You've uploaded very few yet very great videos with top notch animations! It's an honour to be your follower! Top notch storytelling, top notch animations... Keep going like this, one video per 3 months, doesn't matter ✌🏻... Do at your own pace! Keep producing world class videos
@amadeus0123
Ай бұрын
Wonderful presentation! Never saw anyone present Indian History from traders' perspective.
@kartikraavi513
Ай бұрын
Amazing video dude. Love your videos especially the one on bodhidharma
@theriam6281
Ай бұрын
There are sub-castes among all vaishya communities in North India. I always wondered what they even mean. My assumption is that the sub-caste were actually the name of the guild of which those families were part of.
@varun2250
Ай бұрын
See how fluid the so called Casta system was before the Protestant Colonial English started giving legality on the basis of birth
@masterhind2036
Ай бұрын
Yeah now that I think about it, that seems likely.
@Kindman496
Ай бұрын
@@varun2250only benefiting upper caste hindu to moleste lower caste hindu and your manusmriti, Mahabharata also tells who to torture and control lower caste hindu Hinduism is evil cult still justify slavery in name of caste system.
@shadowsnake8989
Ай бұрын
I have been wanting to learn more about Indian history just out of curiosity and this channel seems like a fine place to do it.
@migspeculates
Ай бұрын
Thanks to this video, I have more understanding towards the Chola invasion of Srivijaya and allies. The Cholas used to be portrayed as villains in many Southeast Asian narratives.
@GaneshPalraj1991
Ай бұрын
Cholas were not seen as villians , only to outsiders they were seen as villians.
@migspeculates
Ай бұрын
@@GaneshPalraj1991 Exactly, Southeast Asian cultures like Srivijaya, Chams and regional allies. They are "outsiders" from an Indian perspective
@skmplanet9591
22 күн бұрын
The Chola, Chera and Pandya kingdoms together formed Chola empire and attacked Kalingans who were already established in Bali, Java, Sumatra for few centuries.
@artlotus_net
Ай бұрын
Absolutely love odd compass videos ❤ thank you for all the research, art and efforts! - a small … suggestion/ watcher feedback🙈 Even though it looks beautiful, For some specs users with astigmatism, The close diagonal lines used for the background along with the changing paper texture make the video quite unwatchable. Especially on bigger screens. Eg: 0:04 , 1:22, 3:11 The dotted background is completely fine (eg: 2:39 ) and I think the more commonly used pattern in previous videos as I’ve never felt any disturbance before. It really does add character and a handmade feel. The thicker, water color-esque diagonal lines again add no disturbance to my ability to engage with the content. Again, thank you so much for the wonderful content. Hope this doesn’t come off as rude, I hope it sounds like a small request from a huge fan, which please do feel free to ignore😂🫰
@friendeleven5711
Ай бұрын
Please make video on Indian influence on Oman. Oman has more than 15% native Indian Y chromosome
@CapitalisticEmu
Ай бұрын
A point you make in your video about sources of revenue for a royal Treasury is worth expanding on. In peninsular India, kings got significant $$ from trade. It made sense to cultivate good relationships with peoples from different countries / faiths to ensure trade wasn't disrupted. They did wage war - but that was mostly for port access and monopoly. Once they got access, it was in their best interest to cultivate good relationships and peace. In more central and northern India, trade formed a smaller part of $$ (until you hit the silk road) Agriculture taxes were critical. Conquest, therefore, was necessary to grow revenue. Lacking the need for peace (merchants usually prefer it as it leads to better biz) , they could treat conquered lands with contempt.The us-vs-them play was therefore predominant.
@shubhamdhumal1464
Ай бұрын
your videos are too good, they are presented so nicely that it feels excited and a sense of joy to watch these videos. In India history has been presented very boringly in education systems and very less people in India know about it. If your videos were also available in Indian languages especially in hindi it would interest lot of Indians to know and learn more about there history. Thank you
@noble_sword64
18 күн бұрын
So when I was a kid I really enjoyed this "Horrible Histories" book series. It talked about history in a fun and engaging way, though it was mostly european history. I would have been SO happy if there had been a series like that for Indian and Asian history in general too. Just an idea for you guys to venture into in the future...keep up the good work!
@anushkagarg8823
Ай бұрын
Hi! Can you explore the history of Kashmiri and Sindhi Hindu kings before the Islamic invasion. They are barely mentioned in our history books. Also a bit about Kashmiri Shaivism, and it’s influence
@mindripperful
Ай бұрын
You have no idea how important these videos are to Westernized Indians living in the Anglosphere. Because the white version of history was we were cave dwelling savages who needed to be saved by them. And that we should associate our struggle with the Black American Movements
@Rohit-jc2sm
Ай бұрын
This history was not thought in india as well, most of our history books foucs of empire, kings, invasions and revolts. Nothing more, infact not evan a page on indias influence on east and south east asia.
@ShubhamMishrabro
Ай бұрын
This made me lol.
@mindripperful
Ай бұрын
@@ShubhamMishrabro no for real in auckland new Zealand since 1988 from primary to college my white teachers taught me that they the whites clothed, educated, civilized, that white people were our saviours
@meda_marwein
Ай бұрын
well, if you’re more interested in our history and origins, you should grab copies of R S Sharma’s Ancient India, Satish Chandra’s Medieval India and I’ll stretch this out to modern history too with Bipin Chandra’s History of Modern India. They’re very insightful and whilst reading them you cannot help it but feel a sense of pride and joy in our varied and multifaceted history. Currently I’m rereading medieval history and I’m relearning so many great things about ourselves. There are many school of thoughts in history like the Nationalist or the Marxist schools and others that will be able to tell you more about it. One thing I’ve seen when reading our history abroad, they tend to focus on the Oxford school of thought which is entirely doused in the “white-saviour” complex theory and they tend to negate factual data given through archeological evidence and sources. The colonial perspective and the theory of the other tend to be core themes of such history. I used to be one of those people too. Wildly whitewashed by the colonisers but we have to realised that there’s always two sides to every story provided they are backed by actual real data. I apologise for blabbering too much. It has been an honour to share with you my own personal opinion. Thank you for your time😭
@CaptainGeek5
24 күн бұрын
No contemporary archaeological evidence has ever been found for the existence of Chanakya. The oldest manuscript of the "Arthashastra" located at the Oriental Research Institute in Mysore found by Rudrapatna Shamasastry in 1905 is a palm-leaf manuscript. It is believed to be a copy from around the 10th to 12th century CE, though some scholars suggest it could be as late as the 13th century CE. Arthashastra was written over a 1000 years after the time when Chanakya is claimed to have lived by the RSS. Entire video is fabricated BRAHMANICAL PROPAGANDA with no actual proof!
@ShashankRanjan-y4q
Ай бұрын
I’m interested learning more about merchant guilds in South Asian History and their influence on the region’s economy and politics. It’s a fascinating subject that does get a lot of attention whereas there is so much research and info about European guilds. Can you site some of the sources you used to research this?
@faisal.baig.
Ай бұрын
Amazing video as always!
@OddCompass
Ай бұрын
Wow, thank you for the support, Faisal!
@ptptpt123
Ай бұрын
Oh, how I wait for your uploads. Most awesome history coverage for the Indian continent.
@percy5595
Ай бұрын
Keep on the good work!
@gauravchauhan6707
Ай бұрын
What a goldmine of knowledge.
@gandaberunda6267
Ай бұрын
very underrated and interesting topic covered with ease. Cheers mate!
@me.arbaazkhatib
Ай бұрын
I can see a brilliantly written political drama series written over multiple seasons.
@arunnair9166
Ай бұрын
If hand ✋ was their at that time, they would have said it's a crime to have so many billionaires 😂
@ruthnaswamy4741
Ай бұрын
Large amount of trade was also with the Roman Empire, who felt that money was being drained from the Empire. The largest number of Roman artifacts in Asia is found in South India near the city of Madurai, including amphoras for keeping wines and olive oil
@guptabhishek
Ай бұрын
Unbelievable high quailty content. Keep it up, man!
@aadhil__kassim
Ай бұрын
This simply great. Not too deep on one area and keeping it simple for even non history invested minds. ❤
@samsungnvA51
Ай бұрын
The only problem with this thesis is that IVC disappeared suddenly around 1900 BCE but so called merchant guild like Freemasons have survived that collapse and managed to thrive during Maurya dynasty around 1,600 years later. While it is very possible that Indian merchant guilds were very successful in trade but the narrative put forward here does not jive with history.
@Hmmlolwhat
Ай бұрын
underated channel!!! need more people like you spreading facts and not brainrot what we see usually
@tigerdragon7476
Ай бұрын
Love your videos dude. There's a a real dearth of quality indian history content on youtube
@sssun7
Ай бұрын
There is a direct evidence thro inscription that how powerful these guilds are. From karavela's inscriptions in orissa and andhra we know how he suppressed and broke the tamil merchant guilds which became so powerful they started becoming a big threat to his authority. So YES these guild were so powerful and we are just getting know of things that were the prime movers of emipe building and opposite too 👍❤️
@indranibhattacharyaviiib6380
Ай бұрын
Please make a video on Prithviraj Chauhan. He was a Rajput King and also the last Hindu King of India. Make the video on his life. Also, give a detailed account of his love life and his wars. I am Prithviraj Chauhan's big fan.
@genovayork2468
Ай бұрын
He wasn't the last Hindu king, boso! Go back to second grade lmfao!
@snippetsofbharat
Ай бұрын
awesome video. I think adding sources or read more in the description or pinned commeny would be a good addition for interested history buffs
@SalemColt
Ай бұрын
Any book for further reading about this ? I'm really interested. I read a little about the Merchants guilds with W.Dalrymple but not enough!
@heirofslytherin3890
Ай бұрын
Ocean of churn by sanjeev sanyal
@Alusnovalotus
Ай бұрын
I like these videos. They make the loooooong saga of India manageable and fun to watch!!
@kuroazrem5376
Ай бұрын
This channel is underrated.
@pradyumn2692
Ай бұрын
Is it true that European merchant guilds gave rise to the industrial revolution ? If yes why did that not happen in India ? Also on a similar note, could you please make a video on science and technology in pre colonial India ?
@user-ow1bg7rn7y
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Definitely learnt about a perspective I never thought of in relation to Indian history
@rachmondhoward2125
Ай бұрын
Good presentation. These merchant brotherhoods were religious-deities-mafia groups no different to the original mafia in Italy. Merchant is a composite word from Mars plus Chant (Chandra) as in enchanters that is magicians/sorcerers that later or alternatively were conceived of as shamans and still later as priests-royals or priests-kings, like the Pope in Rome.
@rohitshambhuni9810
Ай бұрын
Amazing, as usual! Please upload videos more often! Thank you. 😄
@mlawlor472
Ай бұрын
This is exactly the video I needed! I suspect Sumeria was also dominated by similar merchants!
@vishnuthakur9520
Ай бұрын
You put in lots of efforts..i hope u r doing good financially.
@NOXXYIUS
Ай бұрын
You finally uploaded 🎉
@nicolaspinto76
Ай бұрын
A lot of historical movies or series are about the same cultures, persons or episodes, when could take risk, investigate and try about this, a guilds of merchant ruling the Indian sea. Please, make more videos about this, i wanna know more about the 500, sound almost like a mafia but bigger. Sorry the bad english.
@kartikeyasrivastava2666
Ай бұрын
Talk about the fall of Indian Merchant Guilds, because we know it did happen. You have covered till the Chola Era. What about during the Delhi Sultanate? Where was the Indian Merchant Guild during the Mughal Era? Where were they when the Britishers arrived? Seeing interaction between Indian Merchant Guild and East India Company, two economic entities would be interesting.
@vigneshbabur.v4620
Ай бұрын
Been waiting for this video, since the live event. Let’s goo. I finally know the face behind this voice.
@OddCompass
Ай бұрын
Haha thanks for attending!
@LamiNalchor
Ай бұрын
Why is this surprising? Merchants held immense power in many parts of the world and world-history.
@Musaafir-ln6feet
Ай бұрын
Please upload often. We wait so logn for your videos.
@adityabhosale7838
Ай бұрын
Really love the work you do. A request to you make a official playlist with all your videos so we can get all videos at one place
@sudhanvads
Ай бұрын
really a great channel!
@user-ms1jj8fn9t
Ай бұрын
Guild merchants included sages and masons who helped esoteric practices and secret community in different continents also with their masonry
@suriyanikkaran
Ай бұрын
Proud to be a descendant of Marwan Sapirisho who formed the merchant guilds Anjuvannam and Manigramam.
@kris501
26 күн бұрын
Your channel deserves more views and I like to see more videos posted, atleast once a month
@programmersdiary6859
Ай бұрын
2:30 lobbying is second oldest profession , after prost !tution
@coolclouds7055
29 күн бұрын
wow! just wow. fantastic video. well researched and well presented
@dreamysap
Ай бұрын
The First time i have come across a video that even mentioned the Hoysala dynasty and the shettis! Indian history has so much to be explored! Thank you for this.
@wramper
Ай бұрын
These guilds are called Jatti and not caste. It was about preserving knowledge and promoting interests… The british and christian missionaries co opted and corrupted the term Jatti. For the british it was to divide and rule. For the christian missionaries it was to promote christianity which they were failing at. This was successful in the south of India by entrenching the dravidian divide and throughout India by entrenching the caste system. You can find documentation from the british themselves!!! In fact it is located in London of all places!!! The british labelled the original banking Jatti as a criminal caste in order to tax Indians… Don’t believe socialists that promote lies about the imposed caste system!!! The caste system is not equal to Varna or Jatti and is alien to India.
@adivishku
Ай бұрын
CAN'T BELIVE WE IGNORED THIS PART OF HISTORY
@TheChintu-il3sq
28 күн бұрын
Excellent subject, often over looked for long by scholars on ancient capitalits of india haha! Intresting details on Rashtrakutas and Hoysalas, there are many old kannada inscriptions mentions contribution of merchant guilds building temples in karnataka.
@MIRAAJMUHAMMAD_666
Ай бұрын
Good information
@arcane3464
Ай бұрын
Always educational and interesting topics.
@takenbythewindNdrivenbythesea
Ай бұрын
My Gosh, this is so incredible ❤❤❤❤❤
@playhard719
Ай бұрын
What happened to this merchant guilds, did they vanished with the Chozha empire because in the times of Vijayanagara Empire no Indian guilds controlling any of the overseas trade, so what happened?
@Duck_The_Coloniser
Ай бұрын
When tamils lost control over South East Asia due to other invasions from kannadigas and telugus the merchant guilds lost power and also the the trade is now concentrated to islamic countries from arab countries
@playhard719
Ай бұрын
@@Duck_The_Coloniser That makes no sense because the merchant guild themselves were multilingual, for examples the 500s are mix of Kannada, Telugu and Tamil speakers, most trade guilds had connection with all the major powers of south India, so internal power change couldn't have caused any major damage to the guilds
@karthikeyantm800
Ай бұрын
Due to Delhi Sultanate ( Malik Kafur) invasion of South India ( Tamil Nadu in particular) , the traders were forced to come back . There was 40 years of Anarchy in Tamil country with three raids from Delhi. Anything of value was taken or destroyed. Most of the merchants were busy saving their families. When everything settled down, trade links , expertise was lost. Tamil country which was once a prosperous land became a sorry state
@playhard719
Ай бұрын
@@karthikeyantm800 seeing that the Arab merchants replaced Indians in south east Asia trade is it possible that the raids on southern India by Delhi sultanate was strategic???
@khosrowanushirwan7591
Ай бұрын
@@playhard719The Delhi Sultanate was Turkic I don't see a strategic move here, strategic would have been to keep these guilds and dominate the trade instead of letting the Arabs take it over.
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