14. Vijayanagara - The Last Emperors of South India

[@peterstyles7034]

As a high school history teacher I can say, you and your team are beyond excellent. I tell my top students about you. They are now all devotees of yours. I am in awe. Do not stop.....please.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks Peter, I hope they enjoy!

[@rolandohistoria3532]

Pasig city manggahan by Steve de Asis from Augusto Mateo model Siapno Magdalena Cendaña Aster may Batangas Datu Puti may aliping namahay at aliping sagigilid ayaw ng dagger by Willie Kasner (Jose Rizal University)

[@TheTaquitoProject]

@@FallofCivilizations My archeology professor spoke very highly of your content

[@daviddictor4316]

@@FallofCivilizations SO WONDERFUL!!!!

[@Badger1776]

Ya don’t let the dumb students in on this treasure trove. Just the top ones. 🤙

[@rav8149]

Thanks a lot for making a video on my culture. Nowhere in our goddamn school curriculum were we able to learn anything even close to this detail and emotional closeness. Thank you so much if I may, from all the Telugu speaking diaspora.

[@Yeoldelole]

Fantastic!

[@KrithikaLakshmi-h2w]

+1 to this

[@MrTerrrrible]

This is all guess work and theory bro. His Story is history. And this content creator even believes in the silly theories of evolution. I am shocked he did not mention Big Bang Theory which is cultish. Cmon man! This is a joke.

[@vickicali]

​@@MrTerrrriblewe wouldn't want science to interfere with mythology.

[@johannesl8305]

"emotional closeness" - VERY well put! I was missing something in my description of this channel when I tell people, and "emotional closeness" really phrases this unexpressed thought of might perfectly!

[@bhavyanthkolli]

Thank you for making this episode. My mother tongue is Telugu, and I was only briefly aware of the great VijayaNagara empire. Compelling storytelling! Kudos.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@kingietk]

Please consider making an episode covering the fall of Carthage? Thanks

[@Tipu1799]

​@@kingietk The podcast on Carthage has recently been uploaded

[@stanlee2200]

​@@kingietk hes already done carthage. Very in depth

[@ericcloud1023]

​@@Tipu1799lmao that's got to be one of the best "little blessings" to happen, a favorite creator releases a new video... right after you finish watching one. Never gets old 🎉🎉🎉

[@antonyshaw2286]

We travelled to this wonderful place from Goa by train. Our favourite trip ever, we stayed for two nights and will definitely return thanks to this wonderful narration.

[@maheshkarthik6067]

This was honestly incredible. As an Indian and living in Karnataka, I’m surprised that I didn’t get learn the grand history of Vijayanagara even in school history classes. I remember learning about Mughal empire and British empire in India for years together but perhaps only a fleeting paragraph on Vijayanagara empire. I cannot thank you enough for making such an elaborate and detailed accounting of Vijayanagara empire. I feel like I have gained a lifetime’s knowledge in these 3 hours. I am even inspired to travel to Hampi and see these runs in real. Thank you!

[@vickyv4707]

Which school did u study?? I mean which syllabus because state syllabus has extensive chapters on all South Indian dynasties..... Right from Satavahanas to Mysore Wodeyars....

[@Logicalromulan]

Bec Indian education system is co-opted by sickular traitors

[@AnusuyaPriyamvadaShakuntala]

beacuse Indian textbooks teach nothing except mughals. India is the only country that still glorifies its invaders

[@ashwinvk4124]

I remember studying about Vijaynagar in ICSC

[@TheSuren555]

@@ashwinvk4124 only in ICSC has Vijaynagar Story has bene found

[@Mishkola]

Seriously, the fact that you put out such lengthy, well produced, and well researched documentaries can't be overlooked. This channel is better than the History Channel. EDIT: People, stop dissing the History Channel in the comments. I'm giving this channel credit for outdoing a TV channel that has much greater resources, and the constant bashing of another channel isn't uplifting to anyone.

[@Josway37]

This channel is better than the History Channel ever was. The History Channel is to Fall of Civilizations as limp reheated fast food is to a lovingly home cooked meal.

[@jessegilmore3009]

The history channel is a complete and total joke. Its just ancient aliens and reality TV shows.

[@maynardskunk7612]

There are some great documentarys on HC, yet you are absolutely right in saying this channel is excellent compared to a company that has so many resources at their disposal

[@culwin]

History Channel is just a name. No history there. Everybody knows that. Unfortunately, marketing works great, which is why I guess you even mention it at all. Weird to compare it to this. You might as well say that you make better hamburgers than Burger King. There are lots and lots of other great history related media though.

[@t0xcn253]

I used to watch the history channel back in the 90's, I feel like it actually gave me a great start with subjects such as the world wars and Central American colonization. For real though, this channel is unmatched, I watched all the older episodes in the space of a week and have been waiting to see more!

[@johankrausse9026]

My father was a history teacher but sadly passed away about 10 years ago. Wish I could have showed him this channel. Best presentation on ancient history I have ever seen. Thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks my friend, very kind

[@ranjaniraajkamal1107]

@@FallofCivilizationswonderful presentation 👏🏼. Can you make a video on Tamil civilisation? It would be Very helpful

[@MBhat001]

I visited Hampi in 1973 as a part of school excursions. My feeling was mixed as I saw the remains in AWE and at the same time sad due to the destruction of beautiful temples, architecture and vandalism. I still remember those beautiful days .

[@ravikumarsl4165]

I visited this Kingdom as part of our High school tour . City of ruins overwhelmed me .Reflecting on it after 20 years ..Every WORD in this video is a fitting tribute to VIJAYANAGARA Kingdom .. In today's narrative war, your unbiased and well researched content stands testament to your commitment to truth.. Amazing storytellers ..

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks Ravikumar, much appreciated.

[@Heretic-007]

Empire. Not Kingdom. Your Indian name is very telling of the Dis-education where you are groomed to use Empire only for the Mughals and the Distant Mauryas. "Today's Narrative War". "Kingdom". Yeah that tells a lot.

[@jrmckim]

How lucky!! Im envious!

[@eisikater1584]

I'm from Germany. Was there as a tourist in the early 1990s. I stayed for a few days, went on a guided tour, and bought every book and map about it I could get at the local bookstore. The ruins of Vijanagara are still deeply impressing, the more when you learn about the rise and fall of that kingdom. -- A piece of my heart still is in South India. Hope I'll be able to return some day.

[@TheSuren555]

May be you were a citizen of this empire in your last birth... I feel very much about the story since i came to know about it sincw my school days​@@eisikater1584

[@rohitvaidya9530]

This was so beautiful! Thank you so much for making this feature film length documentary about not just a lost Indian empire, but describing Indian culture at large!

[@kiakeita9033]

So 😊like 😊m

[@wendyplatts7986]

I watch documentaries every day. Yours are among the best!!!! Please make more on biblical topics or archeological topics. Thank you so much.

[@jrmckim]

Each culture has something to teach us but It feels India culture just has so much more than others. I remember watching A little Princess as a very young girl and being fascinated by the girl's memories of India. Ive been in love with India ever since.

[@nondajeevi5036]

I am from Karnataka state and there is an old Kannada movie song "Apaara keerti galisi....." which beautifully tells that the Karnata empire came into existence on the banks of holy Tungabhadra which washes away all sins and protected by Lord Virupaksha and guided by Sage Vidyaranya the brothers Hakka & Bukka cleared the dense forests of this fertile region where hills abound & clouds float like cotton. They encouraged art, architecture, literature to flourish & gave refuge to all seekers of dharma and after becoming big & famous, they spread peace & prosperity all around. Well, this presentation of Vijayanagara is close to that bard song and is probably the best one on KZbin. Last time I saw there was an audio version but now there is a new video version. Well done and thanks Fall of Civilizations for this wonderful episode!

[@JanT-md1jn]

Yes, south India did some serious stuff while the western world fought the small pox pandemy with hocus pocus.

[@IndianTiger-0P]

​@@JanT-md1jn For us Indians, every state is a country. there is no difference between a rajastani and German for us compared to our culture.

[@dwaipayansaha6633]

As as Indian, this documentary makes me proud of the rich heritage we have inherited but also sad about countless other countrymen who are unaware and are not able to appreciate this age of Indian history. Thank you Paul for all the hardwork you put into these videos. You should keep in mind that so many out there are always waiting for another one of your podcasts to be released.

[@dietlindvonhohenwald448]

Imagine one day time travel will be possible and we can go back into the past and experience these times.

[@erikkarlsson9192]

@@dietlindvonhohenwald448 It's my wildest dream to be able to go back in history and witness/experience some of these ancient civilizations, and see how it really was, and to go back to a time before recorded history, because I'm convinced there has been many advanced civilizations that is more or less complete forgotten, only remembered as myths at best.

[@littlemissgumflette3204]

@@erikkarlsson9192 I agree. There’s just way too much evidence to continue pretending there weren’t.. also worth consideration is the hundreds of thousands of years since modern human arrived on the scene. We went from telegram’s & electric light bulbs to having the internet, & rovers on mars in 100yrzs, so wth was peeps doing for the 300000yrs prior?? If humans 300000yrs avo had exact same cognitive ability as us humans today then surely it’s just plain rude to suggest we hadn’t 🤷‍♀️

[@christoffesedao3579]

@@littlemissgumflette3204 But the real question remains . . . If all this great culture and these advancements existed in India, then why does it smell like feces today? It seems the opposite of sophisticated and advanced.

[@mother.95]

@@christoffesedao3579 You know why. Its not rocket science, is it?

[@andrewlukonis7516]

I am really enjoying the Fall of Civilizations podcast! I watch a lot of videos about history, and this series is the most comprehensive and enjoyable one I've come across. Thank you very much for your dedication to writing and editing each episode is such a spectacular manner.

[@kevinsmith3557]

Op onto o ooooo Oooooooooo oo kon n😊

[@0men916]

I truly support this statement

[@oskarharding2590]

These videos are all written and produced brilliantly, thank you

[@FallofCivilizations]

Cheers Oskar

[@talaripavan]

Thanks! I briefly studied in my school social classes about Vijayanagara samrajam, so, I started watching this video to learn more about my South Indian history; however, The video covers a broad perspective of Indian history, not just focusing on South India. It narrates the story from the formation of the Earth, through significant historical timelines like BC and AD, and explores Indian religions and their transformations. The research and references presented in the video are thorough and impressive. I personally believe this video is valuable educational content and should be shown in all schools. I encourage Indian parents to ensure their children watch and discuss the video in detail, highlighting its importance for understanding Indian history.

[@abhinavg6]

Thanks a million for creating such high-quality history content. I follow many related channels, but yours is really in another league. I've watched a few episodes, and with each I feel I'm transported to that era, and it's fascinating to see how empires begin, sustain, and that die out - it's great storytelling. You don't just focus on that empire, but also the pre-period, what conditions led to their rise, and what happened after them - which is great context. I'm a North Indian living in US for many years, and this one made me realize how little I know about my country's history. South Indian empires like Vijayanagara were like a passing comment when I was in school, and it's only over recent years I've come to know of their magnificence (incl Cholas, Pandyas etc.). This video has inspired me to go and visit Hampi the next time I visit my family (fingers crossed). Just brilliant work, and thank you once again.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks Abhinav, that's very kind of you, and thank you for the kind words too. I'm really glad you enjoyed.

[@abhinavg6]

I actually ended up going to Hampi on my latest trip to India. What an amazing place, and honestly your video was playing in my brain as I was going through various temples and ruins. Thank you for the inspiration again.

[@FallofCivilizations]

@@abhinavg6 it's a great place! Like nowhere else on earth.

[@carriekelly4186]

❤❤❤

[@jrmckim]

My fiance is South Indian and when we first got together, he couldn't wait to leave India. When I tried talking to him about the culture he would be dismissive or change the subject to my culture. We are living in the Netherlands now and I can tell he misses home .. especially how inexpensive food was there. He hates Dutch food with a passion 😅 Once he's finished with his master's, we are going to this place and a few other places. I think he finally realizes how special his home is.

[@stevebrindle1724]

Only just discovered this excellent site and gladly subscribe to it! During the two decades, I lived and worked in India I learned to speak Hindi and Sanskrit and studied the history, culture and Hindu religion and I can testify that this documentary is very informative and comprehensive, the best I have ever had the pleasure to watch! Whist in India I spent a month in Hampi, sleeping in the ruined temples at night. It truly is a wondrous place, the accumulated ruins hint at the splendour that must have greeted the eyes of visitors during its heyday! I believe it is a world heritage site and long may it bear witness to a once-great empire! Jai Hind!

[@uzochiokeke4328]

I have visited Hampi (ruins of Vijayanagara empire) and it is such a beautiful place! It looks like a different planet because of the strange rock formations and boulder landscape surrounding the ruins.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

Been there myself. But you don’t really see the extraordinary landscapes filmed here (with the help of drones). A magical place nonetheless that I feel privileged to have witnessed.

[@charvaka5705]

Do you know what destroyed the Vijayanagar Empire?

[@flopsymopsy7088]

@@charvaka5705 this wonderful video details the rise and fall of Vijayanagara empire.

[@bhav7539]

I am East Indian by birth, but I have to south India when I was younger. It was truly so magnificent. Out of this world really. I wish to recreate the same experience in the future.

[@bhav7539]

@@sirrathersplendid4825 agreed

[@RakeshG-hyd]

Being a telugu speaking person. Sri krishna devaraya and vijaya nagara empire holds a special place in our hearts. His contribution to telugu language is invaluable. Thank you for this wonderful podcast. The visuals and your commentary made me feel like i was part of the day to day life in hampi.

[@ads-yh1uq]

The only empire that I feel a lot for. My eyes turn moist when I know about their decline and I still live in places where they ruled.

[@nashp1972]

Thanks, this is indeed a heart felt recounting of this glorious episode in the history of South India, and the Rise and Fall of a civilization that was rich in countless ways and yet laid waste by the ravages of time

[@christopherblack8555]

Easily one of the best podcasts available. Paul Cooper and his team do an absolutely brilliant job. Gratitude from the US o/

[@GrandDukeMushroom]

The only podcast i ever cared for, it's basically a documentary :D

[@worfoz]

@@GrandDukeMushroom I tried to use it to fall asleep but it has many brain tickling truts, so it makes me wonder but IF you suffer from sleepless nights, you better spent them wondering about those fallen empires (I only HATE the piano sound logo at the beginning)

[@GrandDukeMushroom]

@@worfoz amen brother :P

[@Ryan-sx1pz]

I b v I ononojojojo Jon I of

[@swayback7375]

@@worfozit’s very important for me to not listen to something new if I want it to put me to sleep, tge trick is to listen to it over and over and know what comes next in tge story so you can look forward to the “best parts”

[@stephenwhitworth3151]

Absolutely edifying account of the complex intersection of politics, religion, ethnicity, art, and music that has been the long history of the Indian subcontinent. I confess that, though I’ve taught classes on Hinduism, the *Bhagavad Gita,* excerpts from the *Rg Veda,* the *Ramayana,* the *Upanishads,* the *Mahabharata,* and some of the *Brahmanas* and *Puranas,* I was unfamiliar with much of the history of Vijayanagara, and am humbled by this podcast. I’ve immensely enjoyed every episode of Fall of Civilisations.

[@terjemyller6573]

So happy for this film! I went to Hampi in 1996 as a photographer, shot film after film after film. Sadly, they were later all ruined by a photo lab in Dehli. I’ve been to many places but nothing compares to this. I rented a bike and got around quite a bit. In the warm, lazy afternoons I often went to a small cafe a kilometer upstreams from the village, had a tea and a refreshing bath in the river. Oh glorious memories. Thanks for telling the story of this part of India and letting me see Hampi again.

[@FallofCivilizations]

My pleasure Terje. It is a wonderful place.

[@kirtigupta9753]

Hope you visit again and this time a photo lab will not be needed.😊

[@CarolineJoyAmico]

Wow, what a story!

[@niranjankumarjha4047]

I've also been to Hampi and during an era when I could use my Phone's camera, however I certainly regret not owning or taking a better camera with me at the time!

[@Maradnus]

Your story brought back many memories I have from there also! Such a magical place

[@yagneshiyer88]

Thank you Paul for the well researched and illustrated history of the Vijayanagar empire! Looking forward to more from South India, the thalassocratic Chola!

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks my friend, very kind of you!

[@joejoseph101]

As a history lover I am blown away by the quality of these documentaries. Never seen so much research and video quality in any documentary video yet. Keep going strong!

[@swayback7375]

The addition of video is nice and I only ever listen while I work so I love that the audio doesn’t need the video! All so well done!

[@briangarvey6895]

These episodes are always quietly chilling, for all the empires of old that thought themselves Invincible, but are now almost forgotten no matter how powerful and impressive they were in their time.

[@noahbrown4388]

And now, I believe, our twilight has come. But this time on a global scale ‘May you live in interesting times’

[@maximvsdread1610]

History teaches that Man learns nothing from History.

[@limhan3209]

almost forgotten, your literally watching documentaries on them

[@maximvsdread1610]

@@limhan3209 Operative word "Almost". Ask yourself out of 4 billion people on the planet at present how many know about these ancient empires? Maybe 50 million? I doubt it. So yeah. "Almost forgotten". Just sayin'.

[@limhan3209]

@@maximvsdread1610 do you get paid by KZbin grammar police or is it voluntary work ?

[@mathewhayner4743]

I can't wait to watch this later this weekend! Thank you so much for this series. I'll be sharing this video far and wide as this series has been powerfully enriching so far.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks Mathew, I appreciate you spreading the word!

[@Sevenoat]

As a child I watched as many history documentaries as I could get my hands on. The narration very much brings back a sense of nostalgia and wonder from then. Your work is more polished than many documentaries I've see, about topics I've rarely seen covered-if at all. Thank you very much! I enjoy every video of yours.

[@notyours6275]

The narration gets me as well , reminds me of Ray Mears

[@Abhishehkmuchandi]

The Vijayanagara empire is epitome of musical and literary prowess with Karnatic music and Kannada literature. And the architectural feats achieved are unfathomable to even todays visitors.

[@homeboysudaka5629]

Paul cooper and his team are the reason I keep my you tube premium membership up to date … you guys are marvelous, greetings from the USA by a Argentine fan of your channel

[@BroosDager]

Thanks, as an American witt guy, I am fascinated by the history of India. Like most other places, what a beautiful place. I'll never go there but I love you India 🇮🇳.

[@trolllovindaddy]

Why?

[@AndrewTheMandrew531]

@@trolllovindaddy Two words: Super. Pooper.

[@vstarmonster5272]

@@AndrewTheMandrew531 🐖⚔️

[@xijinping937]

@@trolllovindaddy you need money to travel

[@quickchris10]

Me too I am so glad to be able to enjoy being a virtual tourist. I am an old homebody but have been an Asian studies enthusiast my whole life. I have loved everything Asian, and must have been an Asian in a past life.

[@whaleshrimp111]

Having traveled in India for some years myself including a visit to Hampi 30 years ago I have just one comment. "Huge Wow" for this monumental wonderful work.

[@walterazbill463]

I read the upanishad 10 years ago. There really is no other ancient document more beautiful, and more pure of spirit.

[@zareenwilhelm5811]

Read it in Sanskrit?

[@yeshuadot630]

There definitely is better. Something being great ≠ there's nothing as great

[@walterazbill463]

@@yeshuadot630 You disgracing the Upanishad bruh?...

[@dansonsaldanha4132]

​@@walterazbill463 I don't think so. A counter opinion to an opinion isn't a disgrace to the original opinion.

[@walterazbill463]

@@dansonsaldanha4132 The Upanishad is not an opinion. It is an ancient text depicting a way of life, a mindset, that was very real, and which definitely still resides deep within us, smothered by the untested opinions of those who have never had the strength to leave the tin umbrella of their manufactured surroundings, to even begin to understand what beautiful and pure of spirit actually is. So, beware! Your "counter opinion" may be angering the ancient gods! They are still with us, and are only waiting for our current "opinions" to crumble from the weight of their own failures, to reveal the truth of our true natures once again.

[@miles_high]

My husband and I came to Hampi and listened to your podcast on the way here. It has brought the whole place alive in a way that I didn’t think was possible. I feel goosebumps walking around Hampi, only because you immersed me in their past and it all feels personal now.

[@santoshpatil-eo9ol]

I am kannadiga I feel very sad..... my eyes turned wet... karnataka is place of emperors and brave warriors fought for mother land like kadambas, chalukyas, vijaynagar , hoyasalas, gangas........ and we should be always greatfull to khakatiyas, yadavas who fought with muslim dynasties relentless untill their last breath.............. also i am proud of vijaynagar kings saving entire indias rich culture and heritage from foreign rule.....................

[@jai7185]

Great Rashtrakutas, seunas etc

[@pmApostic]

Ah I'm so happy to see the visuals for this society! I love every one of your videos, the production quality just keeps improving. Thanks so much for your hard work

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks Chaney, much appreciated!

[@edmundasarmalis3480]

@@FallofCivilizations me

[@johnmiller8975]

Ditto I love these

[@Daysofthenew86]

I waited for the visuals

[@johnmiller8975]

Add me to the I waited list

[@muhammadahmadrao6217]

Perhaps the single most comprehensive history podcast on any topic I have ever seen. I'd love to see similar content covering any and all civilizations. I really hope you stick to these super long videos, because the background and extreme detail adds to the buildup and makes your content unique. Great work! Keep it up!

[@satbalak]

I agree. When i saw the 3 hour long podcast i thought i will lose interest. But after listening fully I can say this length is totally justified...

[@Rameau1764]

Dazzling scope, context and erudition beyond expectations. Here is the rare edification the documentary genre is capable of.

[@pavanyaragudi]

A really wonderful explanation of the glorious past of my homeland.. i live 60kms away from Hampi in the city of Ballari. Even though i have visited many times and read about vijayanagara Kingdom as a part of History classes in school.. i never had such a comprehensive idea about the great Kingdom! Thank you!

[@grantschaeffer5237]

Thanks! I don't remember exactly when I found your channel, but as a lover of history I love what you have been doing for awhile and find the topic of the fall of civilizations interesting and a topic a find I continually look for in my studies and have not found in your details anywhere else. Looking forward to your next episode

[@parijat1126]

Vijayanagar empire brought the golden era in south india. It brought renaissance in temple architecture, Virupuksha temple. One must visit the ruins of hampi

[@vickyv4707]

I am sorry to disagree... There were many great kingdoms even before Vijaynagara smarajya..... U just have research

[@pt-7890]

​@@vickyv4707Bro , read his comment properly. He said great Hindu temple architecture has been reborn during Vijayanagara empire. Can you name atleast one great empire that existed after fall of Vijayanagara empire?

[@nknkannadiga9742]

@@vickyv4707 last south indian greatest empire.

[@vickyv4707]

@@pt-7890 read it bro... he says it brought renaissance..... to be honest... renaissance was already don't buy earlier empires.... Vijaynagara was the last piece....sadly.

[@vickyv4707]

@@nknkannadiga9742 yes sir.... recently read a book about Krishnadevaraya.... our ancestors were great people....

[@Discotekh_Dynasty]

Oh awesome! Vijayanagar is one of those countries I only really knew about from EU4. Glad to see someone doing a documentary on it!

[@hansolowe19]

I know nothing about it 🙈 Time to change that.

[@joelfisk]

I can't adequately express how much Paradox games have helped with my geography and historical understanding. lol

[@ajrobbins368]

Do you think any EU4 players know it as "Victory City"?

[@Discotekh_Dynasty]

@@ajrobbins368 I used to know a guy from Alabama who called it “Vaginagar” because he struggled with pronouncing it lol

[@Astropeleki]

EUR GANG! ALL HAIL THE ULM EMPIRE!

[@arkapravamanna]

Thanks for always giving so well researched and amazingly produced videos. You really are making history known and interesting to the world. Grateful for your work and excited for more.

[@CrusadeVoyager]

This podcast not only covered the Vijayanagar Empire but also showed a glimpse of the India's history as a whole. The Vijayanagar Empire was one of the most important kingdom in Karnataka & South India. Krishnadeva Raya was one of its most important ruler & was from Tulu Nadu (coastal region of Karnataka). It was under his rule that the kingdom flourished. Tenali Rama was one of the wise Ashtadiggajas in his court. This video has provided us a gr8 glimpse of the rise and fall of Vijayanagar Empire. All civilizations rise, reach its zenith and fall. We may think that the life of a King is to live in splendor, but we can see that it is not the case. He has internal and external enemies. We as Kannadigas are proud of Vijayanagar Empire. The kingdom was prosperous in richness in wealth and knowledge. Thank you for this splendid podcast. This will help the younger generation to learn about our ancient history. Glory to Vijayanagar Empire, Glory to Karnataka, Glory to Bharat ❤

[@sreerag4550]

Thanks for this incredible Information about Vijayanagara

[@fey2712]

I'm not too familiar with Vijayanagara, and when I listened to podcast version of this episode, it was a little hard for me to visualize. Thank you for such a beautiful video documentary!

[@FallofCivilizations]

My pleasure!

[@AFriedChicken]

The "tv" episode is very wonderful. The pictures I'm seeing are so beautiful I would love to go there, and I'm not one that likes to travel but you can't beat countries of ancient civilizations, in my opinion.

[@PedroFerreira-ze5yp]

I understand you saying it was hard to visualize the audio version. However, seeing the images now I think they did a great job in describing the scenery and contextualizig it. This is pretty much what I had in mind, maybe aided a little bit by haveing googled some pictures as I listened!

[@dayangmarikit6860]

@@FallofCivilizations Thank you very much... We highly appreciate your great work.

[@meilinchan7314]

Vijaynagara is known to anyone who studies South Indian history; you cannot dodge the Vijaynagara empire if you study Tamil history.

[@SonGojit456]

ಈ ವೀಡಿಯೊ ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕವಾಗಿ ನಿಖರವಾಗಿದೆ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯವು ಅನೇಕ ಮಹಾನ್ ರಾಜರನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿದೆ!

[@thoughtsforthebuilders]

It seemed like just the other day I saw the audio version posted. _ah, I'll wait for the video version_ Ay, it's time! Thank you so much for your diligence and work making these

[@niccimae]

Thanks! I coe baack and rewatch theses videos at least once a week, they are my favorite working background and I always hear something different. This is history as it should be taught - as the stories of our past. Lovelovelove.

[@FlashPointHx]

This was fantastic and a part of history that doesn't usually get the recognition it deserves! Nicely done

[@kushal4956]

one of the most unique landscapes on the planet. I've never seen anything similar anywhere else

[@_VICK_]

This was beautifully executed. I latched onto every word. I learned more about this culture in 3 hours than I did in 13 years of schooling. Thank you!

[@delzworld2007]

I have travelled in India on several occasions but sadly Hampi has always somehow eluded me. Watching this superb documentary with all the excellent videography and story telling, I can feel that I have been there. Thank you so much.

[@FallofCivilizations]

It's a wonderful site, worth visiting next time you're in the south.

[@pinkietastic9430]

This is my first time watching/listening to any of your content, and I have to say that I am utterly astounded. The quality, comprehensiveness, and emotional storytelling of these real-life events are beyond belief. If anybody is looking through the comments section thinking, “Uggg but this is three hours? Should I really watch it?” The answer is yes. You absolutely should.

[@tyrantworm7392]

This was me around the same time, I've watched them all a couple of times now, outstanding.

[@clevelandgman9059]

Nice production. A few points: 1. The Vijaynagar Hindu Empire ensured the continuation of Peninsular Hinduism in the face of Islamic Jihad for over three hundred years. 2. The cultural and intellectual and technological flowering achieved were sources of wonder to even the post-Renaissance Europeans. 3. The empire lasted far beyond Talikota-defeat though. It continued pushing back against the Turkish and Afghan invaders with many great victories ( look up the Aravidu dynasty). 4. This was done till the torch passed to the Maratha Hindus. The VIJAYNAGAR SAMRAJYA on the Krishna River basin served as a Bulwark of Peninsular India against raging Islamic Jihad. Modern Indian mainstream history needs to take a closer look at this important chapter of Indian history.

[@zeusthub949]

Ah man the smell of crisp butthurt sanghi brigade. Three words : seethe, cope, dilate.

[@Mostly-Sane]

Very true

[@Icneumone7]

Thank you for adding.

[@diyar8161]

But didn't he say there was no consolidated Hindu identity at that time. He just considered then as enemies just like other enemies

[@reyfarce5697]

Those raging Islamic jihadists stabilised Indian economy and made its GDP 24% of world economy. Unlike the sold out Marathas who sided with British against mughals and in the end lost India to British Raj.Britishers drained India's economy and caused man made famines killing millions. Soo much for 'passing the torch'.

[@souravrakshit3447]

A visit to this place fills with a sense of melancholy, both civilization and nature are in ruins. Looks like another world. Thank you for this documentary, best documentary on vijaynagar.

[@SteamyWonder]

these documentaries are literally better than any ive seen on tv in decades. i used to watch the history channel for documentaries when i was a kid and now its all "reality tv" trash. i cannot thank you enough for your dedication to information and education

[@TheZombieman87]

Same thing happened to Historia, the French-Canadian history channel.

[@anarchy_79]

This is some of the highest quality documentary I've ever seen, and documentaries are basically all I ever watch. Absolutely top shelf stuff, 100/100

[@YamamotoShiro]

Thanks for the next top notch documentary. An empire that was totally unknown to me (history master). Shame on me, now I praise you and your team. That awesome quality and depth of your documentaries convinced me to become Patreon some months ago and now I am a little bit proud that I could support your efforts.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you, I really appreciate the support!

[@kalai_doscope]

Watching this from Bangalore, Karnataka. Thanks for the well-researched video! Love the visuals and narration too.

[@arunsrinivasa8643]

Absolutely fascinating. I was familiar with the history since im from karnataka.I was puzzled by where you started started with the delhi sulthanate. But I see the global context much better now. Easily the best channel on history and one that ive recommended to all my friends.

[@stardresser1]

How how HOW is this so beautiful and well done!?!?!? Those "history/ documentary" channels with deep pockets should be hiding their heads in absolute shame. This channel is a wonder. Thank you so much.

[@eardwulf785]

To describe this beautifully presented historical narrative as epic would not do it justice. I was immediately drawn in by the excellent story telling and knew that I would be here until the end.

[@guymanuel4260]

This is what I've been waiting for. Thank you so much for these videos.

[@MuscarV2]

I can't express in words how much I enjoy these videos. They bring me into a sort of meditative trance, the same way reading can do. They awaken all senses and truly transports you through history and culture. I see, hear, smell, taste and feel all the beautifully described scenes and events. I refuse to do anything else while watching and listening to these, they deserve ones full attention and imagination. Truly, Thank you!

[@lilacavaleiro]

I have been several times to Hampi since 1972, stayed for tree month on the first visit. The grandeur described in this great documentary can be guessed by the grandeur of its ruins. I just want to mention a detail of one of the temples that still stands, the Vitala temple , the temple of hundred columns also known as the music temple, the great stone columns have smaller columns carved around them that give perfect musical notes when struck , in the past sticks of sandal wood seem to have been used but even with the hand the musical sound is clear. Different columns have different scales, I guess that any musical composition could be played on this great stone instrument. The last times I was there the temple is protected with a fence, to prevent the increased number of tourists, everyone wanting to hear the sounds, to put in danger the old structure .

[@MQuadrucci]

I just did an image search for Vitala Temple = awestruck... whoa!?!

[@AstralMarmot]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I genuinely feel like my life is better now that I know it exists.

[@nknkannadiga9742]

@@AstralMarmot hampi still exists and majority of south india is still Hindus. Not islam. Because of them our 1000 years old tenples throughout South India is still intact. Meanwhile North Indian temples are discreted😢. Hindusism still exists because of vijayanagar empire and maratha empire.

[@rexxbailey2764]

​@@nknkannadiga9742 TRUE. VERY TRUE! BUT YOU WON'T FIND ANY OF THESE " ACCURATE HISTORY " TELLING BRITISH, EVER TELLING ANY OF THAT TRUTHS IN THEIR 3 HOUR LONG ELABORATE DOCUMENTARIES !😑😒 😏 LOL'S. ALL NICE ELABORATE PANTOMIME GOING ON FROM THE WHITES WITH THEIR UN EARNED MONEY FOR DECADES!! 😑😒😎

[@leeca3]

Can’t think of a better use of a few hours than your podcasts. As a lover of all varieties of history content, I can say unequivocally, these are the best. Absolutely fascinating and engaging. A wonder considering the modern attention span. I end every single one wanting more. Thank you!!

[@crieff1sand2s]

I spent a week or so at the ruins of Vijayanagara in 1989....a fantastic place that you have really brought to life........👍

[@Caterina...3]

Thaaaank you Praveen! Such a fascinating temple that I will never see with my own eyes but have been blessed by Ma Duga to see through yours! People don't understand how exceptionally rich and historical India and her people are! Thank you for this small window into her fascinating history! It was presented in a professional, educational manner, equal or even superior to professional archeologists and their sites! Kudos to you!

[@cpchigateri]

This is an amazing piece of work. Great narration and the chronology of the events chosen is absolutely spot on. I hope you will continue to produce more such publications on India’s history and its other dynasties. Kudos to you and your team. Namaste!

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks my friend!

[@kravisha1]

I loved how you walked thru the history before getting to 15th century Vijayanagara... very well researched and narrated.. thankyou!!

[@catlinferris5970]

I spent a couple months in 07 in India, it's cliche but it truly changed me. This is so beautiful

[@brynadoodle]

I was so excited when I saw this was up! Thank you for your amazing historical videos they are my favorite

[@knowledgeiswealth.]

How tragic... Yet so magnificent.. No words can describe the beauty of the vijayanagara empire This vedio take me backwards in time,watching my ancestors live in glory but knowing the great empire fall and the rest suffered a deep sorrow and pain emerged from my heart .... Can't watch the last part without tearing up No.1 history channel in yt❤️

[@matthewjones5030]

A new episode! Fab! I live these to fall asleep to, that's not a criticism, listening to things I'm really into helps me drift off! So looking forward to the next few weeks as I slowly work my way through this, picking up each night where I feel asleep the night before! Great job!

[@coreymurphy3784]

I have this playing in my earphones for about 2 months just to sleep with, recently started watching them while I'm conscious and I really like it. Thank you for the sleep and the knowledge😮

[@coreymurphy3784]

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[@diegopaz8366]

This is extraordinarily compelling. 3 hours passed by without me noticing because I was so immersed in Vijaynanagara's story. Love it so much, thank you for this Paul

[@bakchodbabajijoletajaancho2538]

2:49:00 from whatever i have read about vijayanagar , it's that vijaynagar's army was betrayed by the two muslim officers who joined the deccan sultanates with 30,000 men each.

[@FallofCivilizations]

One European account suggests that this happened, but it is not reported elsewhere by eyewitnesses, and it seems that the writer was speculating rather than reporting.

[@shehansenanayaka3046]

Vijayanagara empire one of my fav and one of the best empires in india. But they were constantly at war wirh bahmani sultanate. But they archived great success. First i read this empire in grade 7. I love indian history. Actually i am addicted i read many indian history books. Brilliant doc. Love from Sri Lanka ❤️🔥. 🇱🇰🤝🇮🇳

[@quickchris10]

I never finished a tome I was reading about the history of India and Pakistan. Maybe I will find it on KZbin someday.

[@excedrintablet]

Your work is incredible. Thank you.

[@bigchungus-kt4zl]

Yours is the most comprehensive account of the historical events, I've ever come across. Thanks, my friend.

[@guileniam]

Greatest podcast on KZbin. Please return to India, its an absolute goldmine of history:- Maurya Empire! (Largest Buddhist Empire ever) Maratha Empire! Satavahana! Gupta Empire (my favourite and one of the most influential in history)!

[@tomkuzik7]

As the letters come into view in unison with the pianoic melody...THE FALL OF CIVILIZATIONS immediately I get chills. Absolutely love these videos!! Fantastic job sir!! Thank you!! 🙌

[@NightDocs]

Indian culture and history is so underrated and amazing. I wish there was as much enthusiasm for it as there is for European-adjacent stories

[@MarcusAgrippa390]

It's been out for less than two months and I have watched it at least 10 times. Every video in the series is so exceptional that I have lost count as to how many times I have watched or listened to them.

[@braunarsch]

aw yessss!! i was just waiting for the visuals to be shown, cos i've been to hampi and it's very difficult to describe in words how strange the local landscape looks and how beautiful the city looks surrounded by giant stones from which it is made. a really lovely place, hope you can visit and check it out one day! :)

[@mohawk49]

Sir, I am truly impressed by the quality of production of this channel. In addition your team is making history come alive - for those of us who want to open our minds to the cultures of the world, you have given us something to be proud of.

[@jayz2352]

Typical Indian believers anything of foreigner will tell him and take it as truth.

[@xrisku]

I loved this. There are too many reasons to state why, but it's an awesome, visually beautiful, in-depth and highly informative production. The Carnatic music brought tears to my eyes, I haven't heard any in years now and did not realise how much I missed it. So soothing. I think mostly this production touched me because being raised in the West, we never learn any of this. I mean NONE. When I took World Civilisation in University, we stopped at Mesopotamia. The professor wouldn't even entertain any history further East as tho there were no civilisatioms worth mentioning in the East. I really wish I knew some of this amazing history when I lived in India for a decade. It might have affected the places I visited. Jai Bharat.

[@kautilya2813]

Wow. This is the benchmark for history documentaries. As engrossing and enchanting as reading a book, music to take you back to the time, visuals which are now etched in my memory. I felt like Paul was holding my hand while he took me through a fascinating history of my country, softly speaking in my ears and letting me make sense of things at my own pace. What a beautiful dream!

[@KK-do5bv]

Great work Sir.

[@mikeobr]

Thank you for the video release of this!! I've listened to the audio version 3x already but this version really helps paint the whole picture so much better.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Yes some of it really has to be seen to be believed.

[@banuparasuraman6099]

This is a a beautiful narration of history. It gives me goose bumps learning about my birth place and culture. Well Done!

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you Banu, very kind!

[@raonanduri5490]

Excellent documentary. Highly cultured Krishnadevaraya, a just ruler, patron of arts and poets of highest calibre whose works are enjoyed even today, stands tall among India's all time greats. The buildings and temples might be in ruins or have vanished, But the values Krishnadevaraya stood for and promoted are alive even today and will live forever. Every ruler is like Ozymandias! I hail from the area and have been nourished in childhood with stories about him. Still, I learned from this documentary. Thanks for that. Look forward to the other documentaries.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks my friend, very beautifully put.

[@V_i_j_a_y919]

Thanks for the wonderful work, pls make Video on Indus valley civilization

[@himankphillaur]

The documentary is beyond brilliant, I have always appreciated your work and was waiting for you to cover this magnificent place and its history. Visited this for the first time in Oct'21 and am typing this as I am back here for the second time.

[@bishopscore]

The best history channel on KZbin.

[@davidbryden7904]

I really like that you give us a minute of the original language before fading into the translation. Nice touch! 👌👏

[@RealAthrey]

I'm sorry We need more of Indian kingdoms What a beautiful narration, almost like i lived through all of it,Love it Cover more indian kingdoms ❤❤

[@DavidDLalsa]

Referred to them pockets of tribal resistance and glorified the invaders.

[@sssn2833]

As an Indian I'm Ashamed that I was never taught about the rich history about Indian ruler of my country . All i was taught was about the Mugals Thank you for this eye opening documentry 🙏🏻

[@ogathingo8885]

Indeed, India has neglected to educate young generations of her ancient history and vaste treasures of spiritual , astronomy and mind sciences…

[@Dazak]

I learnt about the vijayanagara empire from my NCERT history textbooks in school which followed the CBSE syllabus.

[@Ann.p]

It's sad you didn't learn NCERTs properly. State syllabus? The rest of us learnt this in NCERTs.

[@brewdie5574]

You're taught but you aren't aware because you didn't care. And these are the things one should onself research and learn about. I'm sorry for your ignorance my friend.

[@davidgay6685]

These documentaries/podcasts are some of the most excellent content on the internet. Thank you.