KEELADI Explained – ഹാരപ്പയ്ക്ക് ശേഷം ദക്ഷിണേന്ത്യയിലെ ഏറ്റവും വലിയ കണ്ടെത്തൽ! Arjun R Sankar

Описание: KEEADI – The Lost Civilization of Tamil Nadu | "The Pompeii of South India" | IAS Factor Context Series

n this explainer episode of IAS Context, senior mentor Arjun R Shankar takes you through the mysterious, mind-blowing archaeological revelations from Keeladi, a site that is rewriting the ancient history of India. From Sangam-age pottery and script to sophisticated drainage systems, Keeladi challenges the notion that the Gangetic plains alone were the cradle of Indian civilization.

🔍 What you’ll learn in this video:

The archaeological significance of Keeladi

Cultural and civilizational insights from the excavations

The Dravidian identity debate

Political and academic controversies

Why Keeladi matters in the Indian historical narrative


🎙️ Presented by: Arjun R Shankar - IAS CONTEXT

Arjun R Shankar is a Senior IAS Mentor with 15 years of Experience. He is the Founder and Director of IAS Factor. He is a Writer and Columnist in the Deccan Chronicle and The Asian Age. He is the Author of the History book 'From Cattles to Battles till the Break of Colonial Shackles.

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00:00 - Intro: Can History Be Rewritten?
01:20 - Why Keeladi Is Suddenly in the News
02:30 - South Indian History Missing from Our Textbooks
03:50 - Keeladi: A Lost Urban City?
05:00 - Amar Nath Ramakrishna & the ASI Excavations
06:10 - Museum, Artefacts & the Excavation Timeline
07:20 - The Big Reveal: 8th Century BCE Urban Civilization
08:30 - Urban Planning in Ancient Tamil Nadu
09:45 - North vs South India: Civilizational Conflict?
10:50 - Madras HC Intervenes in Keeladi Case
12:00 - The Controversial Transfer of Amar Nath Ramakrishna
13:10 - ASI vs TN Govt: The Political Dimension
14:15 - What Makes Keeladi Truly Special?
15:30 - Archaeological Findings: Pottery, Wells & Toys
16:40 - Peaceful Urban Life: No Temples or Weapons?
17:20 - Tamil-Brahmi Script and Written Culture
18:20 - Links to Indus Valley Script?
19:10 - Pottery Types and Evidence of Iron Use
20:00 - Roman Trade: Roulette Ware, Coins, and Connections
21:00 - Was Keeladi a Global Trade Hub?
21:45 - Gems, Stones, and Long-Distance Trade
22:20 - Why No Religious Artefacts? Murugan, Mayon & Early Symbols
23:15 - Urban Life, Not Temple Life: A New Civilizational Lens
24:00 - Final Thoughts: Redefining Indian History through Keeladi





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