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Indian history
![The Story of India’s Many Scripts The Story of India’s Many Scripts](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-picture5.jpg)
The Story of India’s Many Scripts
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
While India’s scripts are ancient, technology and modernity are changing their usage patterns.
![The Alliance of Indian Kings: Can a Coalition Defeat Modi’s BJP in the 2019 Elections? The Alliance of Indian Kings: Can a Coalition Defeat Modi’s BJP in the 2019 Elections?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-40372652185_9cec8b8106_b.jpg)
The Alliance of Indian Kings: Can a Coalition Defeat Modi’s BJP in the 2019 Elections?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
A few regional parties could potentially tip the scales in India’s upcoming elections.
![Where did Indians Come From, Part 4: How Unique is Indian Society? Where did Indians Come From, Part 4: How Unique is Indian Society?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ancient-2179091_1280.jpg)
Where did Indians Come From, Part 4: How Unique is Indian Society?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The human diversity of the Indian subcontinent is truly amazing.
![Where Did Indians Come From, Part 3: What Is Caste? Where Did Indians Come From, Part 3: What Is Caste?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-crowded_street_mumbai_bombay_crowd_people_india_overcrowded-952098-1.jpg)
Where Did Indians Come From, Part 3: What Is Caste?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The caste-system is extremely complex and functions differently throughout India.
![The Origins of Odisha’s Tribal-Dalit Political Nexus The Origins of Odisha’s Tribal-Dalit Political Nexus](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-forest_-_budhibili_-_dandadhar_road_-_dhenkanal_2018-01-25_9646.jpg)
The Origins of Odisha’s Tribal-Dalit Political Nexus
By Parul Abrol
How the British gave birth to the Adivasi vs. Dalit equation in the Indian state of Odisha.
![How the British Ascended in India 200 Years Ago How the British Ascended in India 200 Years Ago](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-pasted-image-0.jpg)
How the British Ascended in India 200 Years Ago
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The British didn't come to South Asia and immediately become the predominant power.
![How India Influenced Southeast Asian Civilization How India Influenced Southeast Asian Civilization](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-315px-naga182.jpg)
How India Influenced Southeast Asian Civilization
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Indian cultural influences in parts of Southeast Asia have long been apparent.
![South India’s Warrior Lords: The Telugus South India’s Warrior Lords: The Telugus](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-23_-_telugu_talli_statue_with_kondareddy_buruju_as_background.jpg)
South India’s Warrior Lords: The Telugus
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The medieval legacy of Telugu warriors and peasants lives on.
![India’s Evolving Linguistic Landscape India’s Evolving Linguistic Landscape](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-india-1129953_960_720.jpg)
India’s Evolving Linguistic Landscape
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Hindi continues to explode in India.
![Adopt a Heritage: Should Private Companies Be Caretakers of Indian National Monuments? Adopt a Heritage: Should Private Companies Be Caretakers of Indian National Monuments?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-koushik-chowdavarapu-392709-unsplash.jpg)
Adopt a Heritage: Should Private Companies Be Caretakers of Indian National Monuments?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Will sites like the Taj Mahal become better managed or will they become banners for private firms?
![What My DNA Says About India’s History What My DNA Says About India’s History](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-800px-india_78.40398e_20.74980n.jpg)
What My DNA Says About India’s History
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What a dive into the past, as told through genetics, can reveal about South Asia's history.
![India’s Bhima Koregaon: A Battle of Narratives India’s Bhima Koregaon: A Battle of Narratives](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-1024px-bhima_koregaon_victory_pillar.jpg)
India’s Bhima Koregaon: A Battle of Narratives
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The Koregaon riots show how the same historical event can be seen from different perspectives.