Audrey Truschke was hugely controversial for extending arguments in support of Aurangzeb in her book on him.
Now she is coming with a new book on the history of India, to be released next week.
In a recent interview printed in The Hindu, she talks about Shivaji. She seems have taken Phule's ideal of Shivaji as "shudra king", but given it a perverse turn. Phule had said that Shivaji's ideal was to help the agriculturalists. She seems to have picked up the word shudra and says that he wanted to become king to improve his caste to Kshatriya. There is no grander purpose, there is no vision larger than life, no idea of working for people. She seems to have slotted Shivaji's life story into the story of personal ambition of an individual and caste politics.
Its inversion of means-ends. Phule's narrative is made to stand upside down.
We obviously have to wait for the whole book to be released but I am sure that it will become controversial.
Audrey loves controversy. She thrives on it.
Nikhil
Now she is coming with a new book on the history of India, to be released next week.
In a recent interview printed in The Hindu, she talks about Shivaji. She seems have taken Phule's ideal of Shivaji as "shudra king", but given it a perverse turn. Phule had said that Shivaji's ideal was to help the agriculturalists. She seems to have picked up the word shudra and says that he wanted to become king to improve his caste to Kshatriya. There is no grander purpose, there is no vision larger than life, no idea of working for people. She seems to have slotted Shivaji's life story into the story of personal ambition of an individual and caste politics.
Its inversion of means-ends. Phule's narrative is made to stand upside down.
We obviously have to wait for the whole book to be released but I am sure that it will become controversial.
Audrey loves controversy. She thrives on it.
Nikhil
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The concept of Proto History is not as straightforward as it seems. It is loaded with different shades and meanings. Do watch for 7 mins.
https://youtu.be/JKVxT6e6CF8
https://youtu.be/JKVxT6e6CF8
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Protohistory: The Confusing Middle Era Explained!
In this video, Nikhil Sir, GS faculty at LevelUp IAS, explains the concept of Protohistory, the transitional phase between Prehistory and History. Using examples such as the Harappan script, Vedic oral traditions, and Roman accounts of Germanic tribes, he…
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LevelUp Mentorship Program (LMP) launched
Admissions Open | Enroll here: https://www.levelupias.com/upsc-cse-levelup-mentorship-program-lmp/
- Structured Personalised Mentorship - Dedicated mentor and Super Mentor
- Weekly Group Sessions by Super Mentors (Santosh Sir, Nikhil Sir)
- Mentor Call Back System
- 15 Months Current Affairs coverage by Santosh Sir
- 15 Months Test Series (Prelims + Mains)
- Essay Program
- Subject-Specific Classes for both GS & CSAT (if needed)
- PYQ Workbook & subject-specific notes
If you’re serious about UPSC 2026, this 15-month program gives you the structure, strategy, and support to go all in.
Forwarded from Nikhil Sheth - History and Culture
Have reached here. Excited to see what's next.... exploration....
Will share more in time.
Will share more in time.
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Forwarded from Nikhil Sheth - History and Culture
One sample home for joint family with all the facilities from well, toilet, drainage, kitchen, rooms, walls and everything.
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Forwarded from Nikhil Sheth - History and Culture
Want to excavate? The secrets are buried under.... waiting to be revealed....
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Forwarded from Nikhil Sheth - History and Culture
Potsherd and its impression. My first excavation....:)
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Forwarded from Nikhil Sheth - History and Culture
Stratigraphy and tila... Still unexplored.... secrets buried... extremely rich....
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Forwarded from Nikhil Sheth - History and Culture
Left hand side natural layer
Right hand side whitish mud brick layer
Right hand side whitish mud brick layer
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