Listen "The Battle of Bobbili"
Episode Synopsis
The Battle of Bobbili in 1757, a pivotal event in Indian history. A conflict between the Bobbili and Vizianagaram families escalated, involving the French East India Company and resulting in the near-total destruction of Bobbili fort and its inhabitants. The battle highlights the clash between local Indian powers and European colonial ambitions in the weakening Mughal empire. Subsequent revenge by Bobbili's general, Tandra Paparayudu, adds to the narrative's dramatic intensity. The text also explores the historical background of the involved families and the political landscape of the time.
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