Journalism of Courage
Pages from the Past - A History Podcast
The Indian Express introduces a brand new history podcast — Pages from the Past. In its first season - The Reluctant Princes, hosts Adrija Roychowdury and Damini Jaiman explore the stories of five princely states that were reluctant to join the Indian union.
Episode
03
December 5, 2022
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The Reluctant Princes: Hyderabad was possible after an armed invasion
The last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan, was clear on his demand for an independent state. However, it was forced to accede after an armed invasion was carried out by the Indian government. Historian Sunil Puroshottam tells us more about the complicated way in which Hyderabad was made part of India, and what happened afterwards.
Hosted by Adrija Roychowdhury and Damini Jaiman
Edited by Damini Jaiman
Mixed by Suresh Pawar
Editorial Support: Shashank Bhargava
The Reluctant Princes: Hyderabad was possible after an armed invasionThe last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan, was clear on his demand for an independent state. However, it was forced to accede after an armed invasion was carried out by the Indian government. Historian Sunil Puroshottam tells us more about the complicated way in which Hyderabad was made part of India, and what happened afterwards.
Hosted by Adrija Roychowdhury and Damini Jaiman
Edited by Damini Jaiman
Mixed by Suresh Pawar
Editorial Support: Shashank Bhargava
