If you have any guest suggestions for our podcast, mail us at: theranveershowpodcast@beerbiceps.com Check out my Mind Performance app: Level SuperMind Link:- https://install.lvl.fit/arqz22k65gcpuv55nlqtu Join the Level Community Here: https://linktr.ee/levelsupermindcommunity Check out BeerBiceps SkillHouse's Monetizing Content Creation Course - https://bbsh.in/bb-yt-mcc Follow BeerBiceps SkillHouse's Social Media Handles: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBicepsSkillHouse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerbiceps_skillhouse Website: https://bbsh.in/bb-yt-mcc For any other queries EMAIL: support@beerbicepsskillhouse.com In case of any payment-related issues, kindly write to support@tagmango.com Follow Malavika Binny's Social Media Handles:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malavika.binny/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/malavika.binny/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malavika-binny-5210941b4/?originalSubdomain=in Listen To #TheRanveerShow On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZcvVBPQ2ToLXEWVbaw59P Link to our blog: https://beerbiceps.com/ In this podcast episode, Malavika Binny, a historian, guides us through the fascinating history of South India, with a special focus on the Sangam period and its rich literary contributions. The discussion begins by highlighting the importance of South India's representation in educational materials, stressing that its vibrant culture and complex history deserve greater attention. We also talk about the region’s early megalithic culture, the evolution of religious practices, and the essential role women played in ancient Tamil society. The historian also addresses debates surrounding alternate history theories, examining how these perspectives can shape or even distort our understanding of the past. The episode places Sangam literature at the forefront, describing it as a crucial source for uncovering the histories of the Chera, Chola, and Pandya dynasties. The literature reflects a society organized around tribal chiefs rather than centralized kingdoms, illustrating a unique social structure. We talk about the era's complex social norms, where polygamy and open relationships were accepted practices. (0:00) - Start of the podcast (3:25) - Malavika Binny x Ranveer Allahbadia begins (4:20) - Academic information about South Indian history (7:40) - Sangam Literature (12:03) - Is Sangam Literature still relevant today? (15:40) - The history of Hindu temples (19:25) - The fusion of deities (22:18) - Exploring ancient human history (34:15) - The work of historians (39:21) - Younger Dryas Impact Theory (44:11) - Relevance of Sangam Literature today (46:20) - The story of Kannagi (57:03) - Books suggestion of Sangam Literature (58:50) - Ancient Tamil vs. Modern Tamil (59:26) - Prakrit (1:00:30) - The spread of historic Tamil society (1:02:28) - Pulakeshin II (1:03:11) - Why don't we learn South Indian History in textbooks? (1:08:59) - South Indian History (1:17:13) - Chera, Chola & Pandya Dynasty (1:33:41) - Conquest in South India’s history (1:35:15) - Chalukya dynasty (1:51:15) - When did dynasties' rules come to an end? (2:01:00) - Thank you for watching (2:02:55) - End of the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices