Mind-Bending Indian History - Secrets Never Heard Before | Surya Roy on Abhijit Chavda Podcast 65

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Surya Roy is a Heritage Conservationist, explorer & an independent Indic History researcher whose research spans across the History & Culture of Vraj Mandal, Kurukshetra, Odisha, Bengal, Mewar & the Maratha history. He is a keen student of archaeology & focuses on the enlistment of Heritage properties & preservation of ancient manuscripts. A Life Member & Researcher with INTACH New Delhi HQ, he is also an Associate Member of ICOMOS (International Council of Monuments & Sites) which is an UNESCO body formed under the Geneva Council of 1974 for the preservation & conservation of Archaeological sites. Most recently he has also been appointed as Director of North India Operations with IHAR (Indian History & Research) a Houston US, based NGO which engages in research, preservation & practising of Indian Heritage & also provides scholarship to bright Indian students engaged in the field of Indian Heritage & History Research.

By profession he is a Supply Chain & Logistics professional who has been into SC/Logistics Operations for the past 22 years now & is based out of New Delhi.

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In this video, we sit down with historian Surya Roy as he shares his extensive research on various aspects of Indian history, including the cultural significance of Vraj Bhumi, the historical landscape of Kurukshetra in Haryana, and the invasion of the Jagannath Temple by Islamic forces. Explore the archaeological excavations conducted by Dr. Shikaripura Ranganatha Rao at Dwarka and the complexities surrounding the chronology of Indian history.

Discover the rich maritime trade history of Orissa, its connections with diverse regions worldwide, and the intriguing narratives surrounding the Marathas in Bengal. Uncover the demographic shifts and fascinating anecdotes that shape the history of Bengal, shedding light on its unique cultural tapestry.

With meticulous attention to detail and scholarly expertise, Surya Roy provides valuable insights into lesser-known aspects of Indian history, offering a nuanced perspective that challenges conventional narratives.

📌Refer To These Chapters To Navigate The Video According To Your Interest:

00:00 - Introduction
01:18 - Surya Roy's Historical Research Areas
01:45 - Exploring Vraj Bhumi
05:11 - Kurukshetra's Six Cities in Haryana
07:06 - Islamic Invasion of Jagannath Temple
17:01 - Navagunjara in Jagannath Temple
25:42 - Challenges in Indian History Chronology
28:00 - Ancient History of Sishupal Garh
31:06 - Orissa's Connection to Mexico & Peru
34:00 - Brahmanda Purana Descriptions
40:01 - Historical Use of Tamed Birds
42:55 - Orissa's Maritime Trades
50:54 - Shipwrecks in Historical Times
54:54 - Events in Vraj & Puri
57:12 - Invasions on Jagannath Temple
1:06:39 - Exile of Jagannath Maha Prabhu
1:10:00 - Jagannath Temple & Konark Sun Temple History
1:19:16 - Maratha Involvement in Orissa & Bengal
1:25:51 - Alivardi Khan’s Deception with the Matartha’s
1:29:09 - Bengal's Popular Narrative about Marathas
1:37:33 - History of Bengal
1:43:40 - Conclusion

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[kollurisatyasai]

Couldn’t control tears listing to the event of Sri Kshetra. How our ancestors fought to keep alive their deities 😢

[prponline]

As an Odia I am really greatful & 0bliged to Professor Surya Roy & Mr.Abhijit Chavada for giving justice to history of Kalinga which was mostly neglected by so called British Indian scholars in history & anthropology specially from Madras & Calcutta presidency.
Now it seems that Mr.Roy has done a thorough research on it & given due glory to the history of Kalinga. My family belongs to the native village of legendary Biju Pattanayak in Ganjam district now based at Toronto. My maternal grand father was Head master in an Odia School in Rangoon, before Burma was separated from India 1935.
He went there from Gopalpur port. Ganjam & Chilka Pipli were epicenter of Kalingan maritime Affairs.
"Reclaiming History" is really an interesting subject & praiseworthy as well. Wish you all the best in your endeavor.
Regards
Ranjan Pattanayak

[rashmitripathy]

Because of Kalinga has huge elephants, Kalinga king was called Gajapati

[wackopa]

My village is 30 kms from Bhubaneswar towards Konarak. My Grandfather used to tell us about the invasion of kalapahad.

[dipankarmohanty]

As an odia it feels nice that this is going out to the rest of india.

[sanjayshah]

On one hand I am seriously impressed with the fantastic knowledge of Professor Surya Roy 🙏...but on the other hand I am fuming and angry at the British for destroying and stealing ancient Indian texts 🤬

[monty]

In childhood, we used to celebrate "Taapoi" Puja that celebrated the youngest girl child's travails and ultimate win in a family consisting of seven other doting elder brothers. She had to suffer at the hands of jealous sisters-in-law when the bothers were out in the sea, on a regular journey to far off land. The brothers were "Sadhabas" meaning rich traders mainly doing maritime business. As inheritor of this legacy, we had only a sketchy idea of of the maritime history of our ancestors which was turning in to mythology in absence o facts as presented by here. Correct history provides the context to your being and makes you strong. Absence of it, makes you rootless and leaves you as a collection of individuals and not as a nation with a cause. The invading muslims and christians were largely responsible, but not quite. Hopefully, we start from here, afresh.

Thank you for this refreshing episode.

[dreamer]

We are barely scathing the surface as far as our real history is concerned. Surya Roy sir looks like he is doing his honest best and of course Abhijit chavda sir as always allowing the guest to speak his mind rather than interrupt again and again

[asingh]

Absolutely loved this episode. I totally agree with sir, history shouldn't be biased. And thank you so much for clarifying the role of Marathas in Bengal, we were taught very different history. It was truly eye opening. Would love to see Surya sir again.

[kailashchandraprusti]

Odisha/kalinga people even don't know about this. Thank you for discussing about it.

[ravikhanna]

The amount of knowledge and information gained from this single podcast is normally equivalent to several in a series. The encyclopedic knowledge of Shri Surya Roy is mind-boggling. This type of history should be encouraged in our schools and universities.

[soumyas.]

Such a fabulous podcast As an odia Khandayat this is first time i heard such in-depth yet simple explanation of kalingan history, no one ever talks about it really appreciate for this podcast hope every odia listen to this now a days very few people know about this this should reach to every odia.

[WalknTalkVlogs]

12:30 Thank you Thank you for this podcast. I am from Balasore and I studied the history of Odisha because of participation in various quizzes. I was so furious at the history taught in CBSE books because there is no mention of the Eastern Ganga dynasty kings in CBSE books. There is so much history about Balasore that even the people of Balasore aren't aware of.

Balasore could have been the modern-day Kolkata if the British had not abandoned it because of the shallow sea. They did build a port in Kirtania (Subarnarekha Port). We have Dinamardinga and Farsadinga as Dutch and French colonies. We have a hotel in Balasore called 'Banjara' and a petrol pump called 'Barjoji's' in Balasore owned by a guy whose ancestors were Dutch/French.


I wanted to create videos on the history of Odisha that's largely untold and forgotten.

[ashokkumarpanda]

The best ever Indian history video I have seen ! Hats off...🎉 Hope more and more research will be done on these so that the this true history comes into the so-called mainstream history.

[ashutoshpattanaik-ywvn]

Dear Abhijit sir…kindly redo this podcast in hindi…with the respected speaker…for our older generations …it gave me immense pleasure n self respect as an odia….

[ambikapatnaik]

There are some discripancies. Sri Jaganath temple was built in 12 century. Sarala Das, the first Indian to write full Mahabharata in local language, wrote in 15 th century. The Naba Gunjar is the unique Sarala Das imagination is a creature with nine different animals, human, ox, peacock, elephant, snake, tiger, lion, horse and roost. Sri Krishna revealed this form to Arjuna during his penance in the forest but not in Kurukshetra. Perhaps in no other literature of the world we will find 9 parts. Pancha mukhi Hanuman we know, Chimera had 3 different heads etc.

[rajeswarichandran]

Was a mind bogaling revelation of our unknown, never revealed History by Surya Roy Ji. Thank you. AND special mention goes to our Abhijt Ji fr giving and allowing RoyJi, full time without any interuptions.. thank you both very much.. bless yr hearts...

[balarambehera]

in my childhood my mom used says we are kaivarta kautas. and I always igonre it bcoz caste system. she also mentioned our ancestors are rich business mans. But now after listening sir I am shocked, how this history of ours is wiped out by foreign forces. Now a days kaivarta also known as Kauta or Behera.

[Aful]

1:05:44 it is important to clarify here that this is the standard operating procedure of the muslim armies only, and not everyone, then, and even now. Otherwise, sickulars might misinterpret as saying that it was the standard operating procedure of all armies at that time, which was not the case.

[nehjawanpuria]

I have visited a Jagannath tempple in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, few hundred meters from the ancient Panchvaktra Temple. The interesting fact is that the said Jagannath Temple was built around 1679-1680s and the priest there claims that the Vigraha in this temple is the oldest Jagannath Vigraha with Balrama and Subhadra as there have been no Naba-Kalebara in this temple in around last 444 years.