In this episode of the Did You Know series with Amish Tripathi, we take you on a thrilling journey across India—tracing real-world locations mentioned in the Mahabharata, one of the greatest epics of all time.

Did you know that Hastinapur, the capital of the Kuru dynasty, still exists near modern-day Meerut? Or that Indraprastha, the Pandavas' grand palace city, is believed to be where Delhi’s Purana Qila now stands? From Gandhara in present-day Afghanistan to Panchala in UP, and even ancient kingdoms stretching into Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan, every corner of Bharatvarsha holds echoes of the Mahabharata.

Discover where Draupadi was born, where Shakuni’s dice changed history, where Arjuna meditated, and where the great war of Kurukshetra took place. This is not just a legend—it’s living history, written into the very soil of India.

Whether you’re a history buff, a Mahabharata lover, or just curious about India’s cultural roots—this episode will open your eyes to how deeply the epic is embedded in our land.

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In this episode of the Did You Know series with Amish Tripathi, we bring you the inspiring story of Chand Bibi of Ahmednagar — a warrior queen who stood tall against the might of the Timurid-Mughals.

Born around 1550 into royal lineage, Chand Bibi defied the traditional expectations of princesses. Skilled in swordsmanship, horse riding, diplomacy, and fluent in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish, she was destined for greatness. After a political storm forced her return to Ahmednagar, she took charge during a time of internal strife and external Mughal aggression.

Leading her armies from the fort walls with sword and bow in hand, Chand Bibi not only defended Ahmednagar but outsmarted Mughal siege tactics. Her leadership saved the kingdom multiple times, even as betrayals from within weakened her position. Ultimately, it was not the mighty Mughals but treachery within her own ranks that led to her tragic end in 1599.

Join us as we delve into the life and sacrifices of a truly remarkable leader who fought to the very end to protect her people.

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References:

• Sampath, Vikram. Bravehearts of Bharat: Vignettes from Indian History (Penguin India, 2022)
  

• Eaton, Richard M. A Social History of the Deccan, 1300–1761: Eight Indian Lives (Cambridge University Press, 2005)
  

• Sarkar, Jadunath. Fall of the Mughal Empire (Orient BlackSwan, reprint 1991)
  

In this fascinating episode of Did You Know? from the Immortal India Podcast, Amish Tripathi unravels the mystery of the lost Saraswati River—a river celebrated in the Vedas yet missing from modern maps.

The Rigveda mentions Saraswati ji nearly 50 times, far more than the Ganga ji. Described as the Naditama (greatest of rivers), it was said to flow from the Himalayas to the Sea. But if it was once so mighty, why did it vanish?

Amish delves into:Ancient Vedic references and Saraswati’s role in India’s spiritual traditionsScientific and satellite imagery that traces an ancient riverbed in modern India and PakistanArchaeological discoveries at Rakhigarhi and Kalibangan—evidence of a thriving civilization along its banksTheories behind its disappearance—tectonic shifts, climate change, and river captureIts enduring spiritual significance—from the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to the Mahakumbh Mela

Could the Saraswati still exist—flowing underground, as many believe? Or is it truly lost to time? Watch as Amish explores this ancient enigma through history, science, and legend.

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