Indian histories are vast and contentious. Manu Pillai joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss questions of power and legitimacy, communal relations and the intersection of the foreign and the domestic in Indian history. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH(https://twitter.com/HamsiniH) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy(https://www.instagram.com/statesofanarchy/). Read More: The Courtesan, the Mahatma and the Italian Brahmin: Tales from Indian History  Ivory Throne: Chronicles of the House of Travancore Rebel Sultans: The Deccan from Khilji to Shivaji The Indian Ideology by Perry Anderson Last King in India by Rosie Llewelleyn-Jones Surat vs the British Empire -- Episode Seven of States of Anarchy with Mir Moin The Sea Is My Nation -- Episode One of States of Anarchy with Sunil Amrith You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.